Sec. 550.690 Plums, Canned - Adulteration with Rot (CPG 7110.26)
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:
NOTE: Examine a minimum of 12 subsamples for the lot, or 6 subsamples for each violative code. Confirm rot microscopically by presence of mold.
The average for any code, or for the lot if no code is present, is 5% or more by count
of plums with rot spots larger than the area of a circle 12 mm. in diameter.
REMARKS:
Seizures involving 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
meaning of 21 U.S.C. 342(a)(3) in that it consists wholly or in part of a decomposed
substance by reason of presence therein of decomposed plums.
*Material between asterisks is new or revised*
Issued: 10/1/80
Revised: 3/95