Code of Federal Regulations Title 7. Agriculture § 7.52.38 Sampling plans and procedures for determining lot compliance

(1) If the number of deviants (as defined in connection with the specific requirement) in the sample does not exceed the acceptance number prescribed for the sample size, the lot meets the requirement;

(2) If the number of deviants (as defined in connection with the specific requirement) in the sample exceeds the acceptance number prescribed for the sample size, the lot fails the requirement.

(1) If the number of deviants (as defined in connection with the specific requirement) in the nonprescribed sample does not exceed the acceptance number of the next smaller sample size, the lot meets the requirement;

(2) If the number of deviants (as defined in connection with the specific requirement) in the nonprescribed sample equals the acceptance number prescribed for the next larger sample size, additional sample units shall be selected to increase the sample to the next larger prescribed sample size;

(3) If the number of deviants (as defined in connection with the specific requirement) in the nonprescribed sample exceeds the acceptance number prescribed for the next larger sample size, the lot fails the requirement.

(g)(1) Sampling plan for dried figs. For each 10,000 pounds (or fraction of 10,000 pounds) of product—6 sample units of approximately 35 figs each accumulated into 1 composite (at least 200 figs). Each composite will be examined separately, and all must meet the requirement for the U.S. Grade.

(2) Sampling plan for dried fruits other than dates and figs. For each 15,000 pounds (or fraction of 15,000 pounds) of product—sample units of approximately 16 ounces each accumulated into 1 composite (at least 100 ounces). Each composite will be examined separately and all must meet the requirements for the U.S. Grade.

TABLE I—CANNED OR SIMILARLY PROCESSED FRUITS, VEGETABLES, AND PRODUCTS CONTAINING UNITS OF SUCH SIZE AND CHARACTER AS TO BE READILY SEPARABLE
	Lot size (number of containers)1
Container size group
Group 1: Any type container of a volume not exceeding that of a No. 303 size can.	3,000 or less	3,001 to 12,000	12,001 to 39,000	39,001 to 84,000	84,001 to 145,000
Group 2: Any type of container of a volume exceeding that of a No. 303 size can but not exceeding that of a No. 3 cylinder size can.	1,500 or less	1,501 to 6,000	6,001 to 19,500	19,501 to 42,000	42,001 to 72,500
Group 3: Any type of container of a volume exceeding that of a No. 3 cylinder size can, but not exceeding that of a No. 12 size can.	750 or less	751 to 3,000	3,001 to 9,750	9,751 to 21,000	21,001 to 36,250
Group 4: Any type of container of a volume exceeding that of a No. 12 size can.	Convert to equivalent number of 6-lb. net weight containers and use group 3
Lot inspection sample size (no. of sample units)2	3	6	13	21	29
Acceptance number	0	1	2	3	4
On-line in-plant inspection sample size (no. of sample units)2	3	6	6	13	21
Acceptance number	0	1	1	2	3

¹ Under on-line in-plant inspection, a 5% overrun in number of containers may be permitted by the inspector before going to the next larger sample size.

² When a standard sample size is not specified in the U.S. grade standards, the sample units for the various container size groups are as follows: Groups 1, 2, and 3——1 container and its entire contents. Group 4 that approximately 2 pounds of product. When determined by the inspector that a 2-pound sample unit is inadequate, a larger sample unit may be substituted.

TABLE II—FROZEN OR SIMILARLY PROCESSED FRUITS, VEGETABLES, AND PRODUCTS CONTAINING UNITS OF SUCH SIZE AND CHARACTER AS TO BE READILY SEPARABLE
	Lot size (number of containers)1
Container size group
Group 1: Any type of container of 1 lb. or less	2,400 or less	2,401 to 9,600	9,601 to 31,200	31,201 to 67,200	67,201 to 116,000
Group 2: Any type of container over 1 lb. but not over 2- 1/2 lbs. net weight.	1,200 or less	1,201 to 4,800	4,801 to 15,600	15,601 to 33,600	33,601 to 58,000
Group 3: Any type of container over 2- 1/2 lbs.
Lot inspection sample size (no. of sample units)2	3	6	13	21	29
Acceptance number	0	1	2	3	4
On-line in-plant inspection sample size (no. of sample units)2	3	6	6	13	21
Acceptance number	0	1	1	2	3

¹ Under on-line in-plant inspection, a 5% overrun in number of containers may be permitted by the inspector before going to the next larger sample size.

² When a standard sample unit size is not specified in the U.S. grade standards, the sample units for the various container size groups are as follows:  Groups 1 and 2—1 container and its entire contents. Group 3 containers up to 10 lbs—1 container and its entire contents. Group 3 containers over 10 lbs—approximately three pounds of product. When determined by the inspector that a 3–pound sample unit is inadequate, a larger sample unit or 1 or more containers and their entire contents may be substituted for 1 or more sample units of 3 lbs.

TABLE III—CANNED, FROZEN, OR OTHERWISE PROCESSED FRUITS, VEGETABLES, RELATED PRODUCTS OF A COMMINUTED, FLUID OR HOMOGENEOUS STATE
	Lot size (number of containers)1
Container size group
Group 1: Any type of container of 1 lb. or less	4,500 or less	4,501 to 18,000	18,001 to 56,000	58,501 to 126,000	126,001 to 217,000
Group 2: Any type of container exceeding 1 lb. but not exceeding 60 ounces	3,000 or less	3,001 to 12,000	12,001 to 39,000	39,001 to 84,000	84,001 to 145,000
Group 3: Any type of container exceeding 60 ounces but not exceeding 10 lbs.	1,500 or less	1,501 to 6,000	6,001 to 19,500	19,501 to 42,000	42,001 to 72,500
Group 4: Any type of container of a volume exceeding 10 lbs.
	Convert to equivalent number of 6-lb. containers and use group 3
Lot inspection sample size (no. of sample units)2	3	6	13	21	29
Acceptance number	0	1	2	3	4
On-line in-plant inspection sample size (no. of sample units)2	3	6	6	13	21
Acceptance number	0	1	1	2	3

¹ Under on-line in-plant inspection, a 5% overrun in number of containers may be permitted by the inspector before going to the next larger sample size.

² When a standard sample size is not specified in the U.S. grade standards, the sample units for the various container size groups are as follows: Groups 1, 2, and 3——1 container and its entire contents. A smaller sample unit may be substituted in Group 3 at the inspector's discretion. Group 4——approximately 16 ounces of product. When determined by the inspector that a 16 ounce sample unit is inadequate, a larger sample unit may be substituted.

TABLE IV—DEHYDRATED (LOW-MOISTURE) FRUITS, AND VEGETABLES
	Lot size (number of containers)1
Container size group
Group 1: Any type of container of 1 lb. or less	1,800 or less	1,801 to 7,200	7,201 to 23,400	23,401 to 50,400	50,401 to 87,000
Group 2: Any type of container over 1 lb. but not over 6 lbs. net weight.	600 or less	601 to 2,400	2,401 to 7,800	7,801 to 16,800	16,801 to 29,000
Group 3: Any type of container over 6 lbs.
	Convert to equivalent number of 5 lb. containers and use group 2
Lot inspection sample size (no. of sample units)2	3	6	13	21	29
Acceptance number	0	1	2	3	4
On-line in-plant inspection sample size (no. of sample units)2	3	6	6	13	21
Acceptance number	0	1	1	2	3

¹ Under on-line in-plant inspection, a 5% overrun in number of containers may be permitted by the inspector before going to the next larger sample size.

² When a standard sample unit size is not specified in the U.S. grade standards, the sample units for the various container size groups are as follows: Group 1——1 container and its entire contents. Groups 2 and 3——1 container and its entire contents or a smaller sample unit when determined by the inspector to be adequate.

TABLE V—DATES
	Lot size (number of containers)1
Container size group
Group 1: Any type of container of 1 lb. or less net weight	2,400 or less	2,401 to 9,600	9,601 to 31,200	31,201 to 67,000	67,201 to 116,000
Group 2: Any type of container over 1 lb. but not over 5 lbs. net weight.	800 or less	801 to 3,200	3,201 to 10,400	10,401 to 22,400	22,401 to 33,667
Group 3: Any type of container over 5 lbs.
	Convert to equivalent number of 5 lb. containers and use group 2
Lot inspection sample size (no. of sample units)2	3	6	13	21	29
Acceptance number	0	1	2	3	4
On-line in-plant inspection sample size (no. of sample units)2	3	6	6	13	21
Acceptance number	0	1	1	2	3

¹ Under on-line in-plant inspection, a 5% overrun in number of containers may be permitted by the inspector before going to the next larger sample size.

² Samples consist of 25 ounce sample units, each of which may be a composite of product from a sufficient number of individual containers from 1 case to make up the weight. When previous inspection results from a particular source so indicate, 1 composite sample of 25 ounces of product may be formed from the 3 sample units in the smallest sample size, and 2 composite samples of 25 ounces each may be formed from the 6 sample units in the next to smallest sample size. Sample units in larger sample sizes may not be further composited.