Allowances for quality factors.

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§ 52.810 Allowances for quality factors.

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Table I - Allowances for Quality Factors

Factor Sample unit size Maximum number permissible for the respective grade
A B C
Color:
Vary markedly or undercolored. 100 cherries 12 18 25.
Pits 20 ozs Not more than 2 in any sample unit. Sample average 1 per 40 ozs Not more than 3 in any sample unit. Sample average 1 per 30 ozs 4 or more in any sample unit. Sample average 1 per 20 ozs.
Defects:
Total-mutilated, minor blemished, and blemished of which 100 cherries 10 15 20.
Blemished - limited to 3 7 15.
Harmless extraneous material 20 ozs Average 1 piece per 60 oz. net contents Average 1 piece per 40 oz. net contents Average 1 piece per 20 oz. net contents.


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