Sec. 550.150 Apricots - Canned - Adulteration with Insects (CPG 7110.02)
REGULATORY ACTION GUIDANCE:
The following represents the criteria for direct reference seizure to Division of
Compliance Management and Operations (HFC-210) and for direct citation by the District
Offices:
A minimum of 10 subsamples is required for examination.
The apricots contain an average of 2 percent or more by count of insect infested or
insect damaged fruit.
REMARKS:
Seizures of these products must be discussed with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. EMS or FAX the following information to *CFSAN/Office of Field Programs/Division of Enforcement (HFS-605)* and await reply before proceeding:
Sample Number Date of Shipment
Article Involved Dealer
Amount of Lot Shipper
Codes Analytical Conclusions
SPECIMEN CHARGE:
Article adulterated when introduced into and while in interstate commerce within the meaning of 21 U.S.C. 342(a)(3) in that it consists wholly or in part of a filthy substance by reason of presence therein of insects, insect fragments, insect webbing, insect excreta and insect damaged apricots.
*Material between asterisks is new or revised*
Issued: 10/1/80
Revised: 3/95