Milk and Milk Products Specifications 1. All milk and milk products must meet the specifications stated in current and/or proposed USDA federal guidelines. Therefore, a nutritional analysis of all milk and milk products are required and shall be submitted with bid. Failure to do so may result in your bid being considered non-responsive. 2. Successful Bidder shall supply products in this bid that are processed, packaged and delivered in accordance with the regulations of the Virginia Health Department, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and requirements of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. 3. All products shall be free from spoilage, contamination, deterioration, and other visible and non-visible damage. 4. All products shall be packaged and labeled in accordance with accepted trade practices, in sufficiently sturdy, clean, and sealed containers and wrappers. 5. All 8 oz. milk will be in leak proof containers. Containers may be plastic or specifically treated and/or reinforced paper or cardboard and must be disposable. No containers shall be made from metal or glass. Expiration date shall be stamped on each carton and container. 6. Milk crates should be cleaned and sanitized without milk residue or mold. Product will be refused if packaged in dirty crates. 7. All milk products shall be fresh – not frozen – and have a shelf life of at least fourteen (14) days. The date shown on each container within a single crate must all be the same date.
