Size classifications.

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§ 51.2836 Size classifications.

The size of onions may be specified in accordance with one of the following classifications.

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Size designation Minimum diameter Maximum diameter
Inches Millimeters Inches Millimeters
Small 1 25.4 21⁄4 57.2
Repacker/Prepacker1 13⁄4 44.5 3 76.2
Medium 2 50.8 31⁄4 82.6
Large or Jumbo 3 76.2 (2)
Colossal 33⁄4 95.3 (2)

1 In addition to the sizes specified, a lot of onions designated as Repacker or Prepacker shall contain at least 60 percent or more 2 inches or larger in diameter.

2 No requirement.


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