1. Milk’s safe, efficient journey From Farm to Store A food safety education module September 2012

2. Overview Milk is one of the safest foods in the U.S., a result of strict controls at every stage of production, processing and distribution. Standardization, homogenization and pasteurization – plus consistent testing against rigorous state and federal standards, are the formula for a consistent, wholesome and safe U.S. milk supply.

3. Lesson Components Video From Farm to Store, featuring Dr. Lloyd Metzger, PhD, professor, South Dakota State University Est. Runtime: 4:30 minutes Study Aids Milk’s Efficient Journey From Farm to Store (Diagram) Critical Steps to Quality Milk (Fact Sheet) Activity Multiple-Choice Quiz

4. What You Will Learn At the conclusion of this lesson, students will understand: The highly efficient path milk takes from the farm to the grocery store How rigorous testing – by farmers, processors state and federal governments and others – keeps excess bacteria, antibiotics and other potential contaminants out of the milk supply The roles of standardization, homogenization and pasteurization Why in the U.S., milk is a local product

5. Additional Resources FDA Pasteurized Milk Ordinance fda.org/milk-safety International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) idfa.org Midwest Dairy Association (MDA) midwestdairy.com National Dairy Council www.nationaldairycouncil.org US Dairy www.usdairy.com Dairy Makes Sense www.dairymakessense.com