According to the FDA, milk must contain?

• A. NO detectable antibiotics
• B. Any detectable antibiotic level is acceptable
• C. Only some antibiotics are restricted
• D. Antibiotics are allowed if not present in cheese

Answer: (D)

The main concept is that FDA-regulated milk must be free of antibiotic residues. There is zero tolerance for antibiotics in Grade A milk used for human consumption, so no detectable antibiotics should be present. Detectable residues can affect taste and safety, interfere with fermentation cultures used in dairy products, and pose allergy risks to consumers. When antibiotic residues are detected, the milk is not allowed to enter the supply and is discarded or diverted, and the producer must follow withdrawal times and corrective actions before resuming milking. The other ideas aren’t correct because milk is not permitted to contain any detectable antibiotic residues regardless of future processing like cheese; the rule applies to the milk itself, not just the final product.