What are potential consequences of PMO non-compliance?

• A. Recalls, enforcement actions, fines, plant closure, and heightened consumer risk.
• B. Improved brand reputation.
• C. No consequences.
• D. Automatic exemption from inspections.

Answer: (A)

Non-compliance with the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance means the facility isn’t meeting safety and process standards for pasteurized dairy products. When that happens, regulators can require recalls to pull unsafe products from the market, take enforcement actions to force corrective measures, levy fines, and even shut the plant to protect public health. These consequences exist to safeguard consumers and uphold industry accountability. The other options don’t fit because non-compliance would not improve brand reputation, there are real consequences, and inspections aren’t automatically skipped.