Sec. 550.850 Strawberries; Frozen, Whole, or Sliced - Adulteration with Sand, Mold (CPG
7110.30)
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:
1. Mold: The strawberries have an average mold count of 45% or more and the mold count
of at least one-half of the subsamples is 55% or more.
or
2. Sand: The berries taste gritty.
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:
1. 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 strawberries.
2. Article adulterated when introduced into and while in interstate commerce, within
meaning of 21 U.S.C. 342(a)(3), in that it is unfit for food by reason of being gritty to
the taste.
*Material between asterisks is new or revised*
Issued: 10/1/80
Revised: 3/95