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Current as of October 02, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) “U.S. No. 1 Processing” consists of potatoes which meet the following requirements:
(1) Basic requirements:
(i) Similar varietal characteristics;
(ii) Moderately firm; and,
(iii) Fairly well shaped.
(2) Free from:
(i) Freezing or freezing injury;
(ii) Blackheart;
(iii) Late Blight Tuber Rot;
(iv) Southern Bacterial Wilt;
(v) Bacterial Ring Rot;
(vi) Insects, worms or larvae;
(vii) Soft rot and wet breakdown; and,
(viii) Loose sprouts, dirt and foreign material.
(3) Free from damage by any cause.
(4) Size. Unless otherwise specified, individual potatoes shall be not less than 2 inches in diameter or 4 ounces in weight. Percentage(s) of a larger size(s) and/or a maximum size may be specified.
(b) “U.S. No. 2 Processing” consists of potatoes or usable pieces of potatoes which meet the following requirements:
(1) Basic requirements:
(i) Similar varietal characteristics;
(ii) Moderately firm; and,
(iii) Not seriously misshapen.
(2) Free from:
(i) Freezing or freezing injury;
(ii) Blackheart;
(iii) Late Blight Tuber Rot;
(iv) Southern Bacterial Wilt;
(v) Bacterial Ring Rot;
(vi) Insects, worms or larvae;
(vii) Soft rot and wet breakdown; and,
(viii) Loose sprouts, dirt and foreign material.
(3) Free from serious damage by any cause.
(4) Size. Unless otherwise specified, whole potatoes shall be not less than 1 1/2 inches in diameter, or usable pieces shall be not less than 4 ounces in weight. Percentage(s) of a larger size(s) and/or maximum size may be specified.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 7. Agriculture § 7.51.3410 Grades - last updated October 02, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-7-agriculture/cfr-sect-7-51-3410/
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