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Processing
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Scrubbing |
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Each pasteurization team member thoroughly scrubs her hands with
antimicrobial soap before putting on gloves; gloves are always
used when handling milk as part of the pasteurization
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Pouring |
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Milk from a donor mother is carefully transferred from
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Mixing & Pooling |
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Each Pool (which usually includes milk from 3 to 5 donors) is
thoroughly mixed to ensure an even distribution of milk
components. |
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Filling Bottles |
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Four ounce glass bottles are filled with milk prior
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Pasteurizing with the Holder Method |
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Milk
is gently heated in a shaking water bath using the Holder Method of
pasteurization. Pasteurization eliminates bacteria while retaining the
majority of the milk's beneficial components |
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Lab Testing |
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Milk samples are taken during the
pasteurization process and cultured to check for bacterial growth. Contaminated milk
is discarded. |
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Pasteurized Milk |
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Milk
is now ready for freezing and storage. It can be dispensed after samples
are cultured and show no bacteria growth. Milk is shipped frozen
overnight to hospitals and individual recipients at home. |
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