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the FDA's 'Defect Levels Handbook' shows the "Levels of natural or unavoidable defects in foods
that present no health hazards for humans"

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it's easier to read from the source listed below but i posted the whole thing below anyway for those that dont like links.

(source) http://www.fda.gov/food/guidanceregu.../ucm056174.htm

Defect Levels Handbook
The Food Defect Action Levels
Levels of natural or unavoidable defects in foods
that present no health hazards for humans
Introduction
Products without defects
Use of Chemical Substances to Eliminate Defect Levels
Using This Food Defect Action Level Booklet
Additional Copies
Glossary
Commodities and Defect Action Levels
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INTRODUCTION
Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 110.110 allows the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to establish maximum levels of natural or unavoidable defects in foods for human use that present no health hazard. These "Food Defect Action Levels" listed in this booklet are set on this premise--that they pose no inherent hazard to health.

Poor manufacturing practices may result in enforcement action without regard to the action level. Likewise, the mixing of blending of food with a defect at or above the current defect action level with another lot of the same or another food is not permitted. That practice renders the final food unlawful regardless of the defect level of the finished food.

The FDA set these action levels because it is economically impractical to grow, harvest, or process raw products that are totally free of non-hazardous, naturally occurring, unavoidable defects. Products harmful to consumers are subject to regulatory action whether or not they exceed the action levels.

It is incorrect to assume that because the FDA has an established defect action level for a food commodity, the food manufacturer need only stay just below that level. The defect levels do not represent an average of the defects that occur in any of the products--the averages are actually much lower. The levels represent limits at which FDA will regard the food product "adulterated"; and subject to enforcement action under Section 402(a)(3) of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act.

As technology improves, the FDA may review and change defect action levels on this list. Also, products may be added to the list. The FDA publishes these revisions as Notices in the Federal Register. It is the responsibility of the user of this booklet to stay current with any changes to this list.






PRODUCTS WITHOUT DEFECT LEVELS
If there is no defect action level for a product, or when findings show levels or types of defects that do not appear to fit the action level criteria, FDA evaluates the samples and decides on a case-by-case basis. In this procedure, FDA's technical and regulatory experts in filth and extraneous materials use a variety of criteria, often in combination, in determining the significance and regulatory impact of the findings.

The criteria considered is based on the reported findings (e.g., lengths of hairs, sizes of insect fragments, distribution of filth in the sample, and combinations of filth types found). Moreover, FDA interprets the findings considering available scientific information (e.g., ecology of animal species represented) and the knowledge of how a product is grown, harvested, and processed.






USE OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES TO ELIMINATE DEFECT LEVELS
It is FDA's position that pesticides are not the alternative to preventing food defects. The use of chemical substances to control insects, rodents and other natural contaminants has little, if any impact on natural and unavoidable defects in foods. The primary use of pesticides in the field is to protect food plants from being ravaged by destructive plant pests (leaf feeders, stem borers, etc.).

A secondary use of pesticides is for cosmetic purposes--to prevent some food products from becoming so severely damaged by pests that it becomes unfit to eat.






USING THIS FOOD DEFECT ACTION LEVEL BOOKLET
This edition of The Food Defect Action Level includes the source of each defect and the significance of it (i.e., how the defect affects the food). Food processors may find this information helpful as a quality control tool in their operation.

Food commodities (Product) are listed alphabetically. Each listing indicates the analytical methodology (Defect Method) used, as well as the parameters for the defect (Defect Action Level).

The Macroanalytical Procedures Manual (MPM) is out of print. However, it is available at the web site: http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/mpm-toc.html (Updated web reference: Macroanalytical Procedures Manual)

For information on the availability of the Official Methods of Analysis of the Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC) you may contact them at:

AOAC
481 North Frederick Avenue, Suite 500
Gaithersburg, MD 20877-2504
Telephone: 301-924-7077


The Glossary describes terms used throughout this booklet.





ADDITIONAL COPIES
A printed version of this booklet may be obtained by written request to:

Industry Activities Staff (HFS-565)
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
FDA
200 C Street S.W. (See updated address.)
Washington, DC 20204


Please include a self-addressed mailing label to expedite shipment.

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GLOSSARY



ABUSE
Improper handling.



AESTHETIC
Offensive to the senses.



CONTAMINATION
Addition of foreign material, (e.g., dirt, hair, excreta, non-invasive insects, machinery mold) to a product.



COPEPODS
Small free-swimming marine crustaceans, many of which are fish parasites. In some species the females enter the tissues of the host fish and may form pus pockets.



DAMAGE
Refers to the condition of the product which shows the evidence of the pest habitation or feeding, (e.g., tunneling, gnawing, egg cases, etc.).



DECOMPOSED
Consists of the bacterial breakdown of the normal product tissues and the subsequent enzyme induced chemical changes. These changes are manifested by abnormal odors, taste, texture, color, etc.



DECOMPOSITION METABOLITES
Compounds such as histamines and diamines etc.



ECONOMIC ADULTERATION
Intentional failure to remove inedible materials from the finished product, or the intentional addition or substitution of cheaper food or ingredient to a product.



EXTRANEOUS MATERIALS
Any foreign matter in a product associated with objectionable conditions or practices in production, storage, or distribution. Includes: objectionable matter contributed by insects, rodents, and birds; decomposed material; and miscellaneous matter such as sand, soil, glass, rust, or other foreign substances.



FOREIGN MATTER
Includes objectionable matter such as sticks, stones, burlap bagging, cigarette butts, etc. Also includes the valueless parts of the raw plant material, such as stems.



GUMMY
A resinous glaze on an almond kernel that is induced by an insect injury or mechanical damage.



HARVEST
occurs during the harvesting process.



HISTAMINE
A chemical compound formed by the bacterial decomposition of seafood.



INDOLE
A chemical compound formed by the bacterial decomposition of seafood.



INFECTION
A condition due to the growth of an organism in a host, (e.g., rot or decay, visible mold mycelia).



INFESTATION
The presence of any live or dead life cycle stages of insects in a host product, (e.g., weevils in pecans, fly eggs and maggots in tomato products); or evidence of their presence (i.e., excreta, cast skins, chewed product residues, urine, etc.); or the establishment of an active breeding population, (e.g., rodents in a grain silo).



MILDEW
Refers to downy mildew which is a fungus infection that causes yellow-brown spots on the leaves of edible greens in the mustard family.



MOLD COUNT
Refers to the results of the Howard mold count method which is reported as the percentage of positive microscopic fields that have been scored as either positive or negative based on the presence or absence of a minimum amount of mold hyphae. Performed only on comminuted fruits and vegetables, and some ground spices. The source of the mold hyphae is rotten raw material that is processed along with sound raw material but is no longer visible due to the comminution process.



MOLDY
Evidenced by the presence of mold (mold hyphae and/or spore forming structures) that are visible to the unaided eye. Microscopic examination may be used to confirm the presence of characteristic hyphal filaments and fruiting structures.



POST HARVEST
occurs after harvest, for example:
field holding of the harvested crop prior to transit
farm storage of harvested crop
during transit by truck, ship, rail, etc.
at the processing facility, awaiting processing or proper storage



PREHARVEST
occurs while product is in the field, during growth or awaiting harvest.



PROCESSING
occurs while in the processing facility, in storage or during processing



RANCID
A condition where a product has a disagreable odor or taste of decomposed oils or fat. For example, rancid nuts frequently are soft, with a yellow, dark, or oily appearance, a bitter taste and a stale odor.



ROT
Plant tissue that is visibly decomposed, usually discolored with disagreeable odors and taste. The plant tissue has been invaded and is being digested by microorganisms. Although rot can also be caused by bacteria and yeasts, these organisms are secondary invaders. Molds are the primary organisms of decomposition and the presence of mold hyphae in the tissue is used to confirm rot.



SHRIVELED
A condition where the nut kernel is shrunken and not fully developed, commonly a result of climatic stress or infection by certain molds.



SIGNIFICANCE OF DEFECT
Refers to the real or potential impact on the consumer due to the presence of a particular defect. A listed defect can have more than one significance to the consumer (e.g., the mold defect of whole cassia has an aesthetic significance, whereas the mold defect of green coffee beans has a potential health hazard significance due to the threat of mold toxins produced by the mold species known to infect coffee beans).



SOUR
In fruits, consists of the bacterial breakdown of the product and the formation of lactic acid and subsequent sour taste.



WATER INSOLUBLE INORGANIC MATTER
A contaminant of the finished product that consists of fine grit that originates from the sand, dirt, and stones that contaminate the raw agricultural product at the time of harvest.



WHOLE OR EQUIVALENT INSECT
A whole insect, separate head, or body portions with head attached.



WORTHLESS
Any condition where the product has been affected by organisms or the environment that it has no food value.





COMMODITIES AND DEFECT ACTION LEVELS
Product DEFECT
(Method) Action Level



ALLSPICE, GROUND Insect Filth
(AOAC 981.21) Average of 30 or more insect fragments per 10 grams
Rodent filth
(AOAC 981.21) Average of 1 or more rodent hairs per 10 grams
DEFECT SOURCE: Insect fragments - pre/post harvest and processing insect infestation. Rodent hair - post harvest and/or processing contamination with animal hair or excreta
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




ALLSPICE, WHOLE Mold
(MPM-V32) Average of 5% or more berries by weight are moldy
DEFECT SOURCE: : Preharvest and/or post harvest infection
SIGNIFICANCE: Potential health hazard - may contain mycotoxin producing fungi




APPLE BUTTER Mold
(AOAC 975.51) Average of mold count is 12% or more
Rodent filth
(AOAC 945.76) Average of 4 or more rodent hairs per 100 grams of apple butter
Insects
(AOAC 945.76) Average of 5 or more whole or equivalent insects (not counting mites, aphids, thrips, or scale insects) per 100 grams of apple butter
DEFECT SOURCE: Mold - post harvest infection. Rodent hair - post harvest and/or processing contamination with animal hair. Whole or equivalent insects - preharvest, and/or post harvest and/or processing insect infestation,
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




APRICOTS, CANNED Insect filth
(MPM-V51) Average of 2% or more by count has been damaged or infected by insects
DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest insect infestation
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




ASPARAGUS, CANNED OR FROZEN Insect filth
(MPM-V93) 10% by count of spears or pieces are infested with 6 or more attached asparagus beetle eggs and/or sacs
Insects
(MPM-V93) Asparagus contains an average of 40 or more thrips per 100 grams
OR
Insects (whole or equivalent) of 3mm or longer have an average aggregate length of 7mm or longer per 100 grams of asparagus
DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest insect infestation
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




BAY (LAUREL) LEAVES Mold
(MPM-V32) * Average of 5% or more pieces by weight are moldy
Insect filth
(MPM-V32) Average of 5% or more pieces by weight are insect-infested
Mammalian excreta
(MPM-V32) Average of 1 mg or more mammalian excreta per pound after processing
DEFECT SOURCE: Mold - preharvest infection. Insect infestation - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing insect infestation. Mammalian excreta - post harvest and/or processing animal contamination
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




BEETS, CANNED Rot Average of 5% or more pieces by weight with dry rot
DEFECT SOURCE: Preharvest mold infection
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




BERRIES
Drupelet, Canned and Frozen (blackberries, raspberries, etc.) Mold
(AOAC 955.47) Average mold count is 60% or more
Insects and larvae
(AOAC 981.20) Average of 4 or more larvae per 500 grams
OR
Average of 10 or more whole insects or equivalent per 500 grams (excluding thrips, aphids and mites)
DEFECT SOURCE: Insects and larvae - preharvest insect infestation. Mold - post harvest infection
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic


Lingon, Canned (European cranberry) Insect larvae
(MPM-V64) Average of 3 or more larvae per pound in a minimum of 12 subsamples
DEFECT SOURCE: Insects-pre-harvest insect infestation
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic


Multer, Canned Insects
(MPM-V64) Average of 40 or more thrips per No.2 can in all subsamples and 20% of subsamples are materially infested
DEFECT SOURCE: Insects-pre-harvest insect infestation
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




BROCCOLI, FROZEN Insects and mites
(AOAC 945.82) Average of 60 or more aphids and/or thrips and/or mites per 100 grams
DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest insect infestation
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




BRUSSELS SPROUTS, FROZEN Insects
(MPM-V95) Average of 30 or more aphids and/or thrips per 100 grams
DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest insect infestation
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




CAPSICUM:


Pods Insect filth and/or mold
(MPM-V32) Average of more than 3% of pods by weight are insect-infested and/or moldy
Mammalian excreta
(MPM-V32) Average of more than 1mg mammalian excreta per pound
DEFECT SOURCE: Insect infested - preharvest and/or post harvest insect infestation. Mold - preharvest and/or post harvest infection, Mammalian excreta - post harvest and/or processing animal contamination
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic, Potential health hazard - mold may contain mycotoxin producing fungi


Ground Capsicum (excluding paprika) Mold
(AOAC 945.94) Average mold count is more than 20%
Insect filth
(AOAC 978.22) Average of more than 50 insect fragments per 25 grams
Rodent filth
(AOAC 978.22) Average of more than 6 rodent hairs per 25 grams
DEFECT SOURCE: Mold - pre-harvest and/or post harvest mold infection. Insect fragments - pre-harvest and/or post harvest and/or processing insect infestation. Rodent hair - pre-harvest and/or post harvest and/or processing contamination with animal hair or excreta
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic, Mold may contain mycotoxin producing fungi


Ground Paprika Mold
(AOAC 945.94) Average mold count is more than 20%
Insect filth
(AOAC 977.25B) Average of more than 75 insect fragments per 25 grams
Rodent filth
(AOAC 977.25B) Average of more than 11 rodent hairs per 25 grams
DEFECT SOURCE: Mold - pre and/or post harvest mold infection. Insect fragments - pre and/or post harvest and/or processing insect infestation. Rodent hair - pre and/or post harvest and/or processing contamination with animal hair or excreta
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic, Potential health hazard - mold may contain mycotoxin producing fungi




CASSIA (OR) CINNAMON BARK, WHOLE Mold
(MPM-V32) Average of 5% or more pieces by weight are moldy
Insect filth
(MPM-V32) Average of 5% or more pieces by weight are insect-infested
Mammalian excreta
(MPM-V32) Average of 1 mg or more mammalian excreta per pound
DEFECT SOURCE: Mold - post harvest mold infection. Insect infestation - post harvest and/or processing. Mammalian excreta - post harvest and/or processing animal contamination.
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




CINNAMON, GROUND Insect filth
(AOAC 968.38b) Average of 400 or more insect fragments per 50 gram
Rodent filth
(AOAC 968.38b) Average of 11 or more rodent hairs per 50 grams
DEFECT SOURCE: Insect fragments - post harvest and/or processing insect infestation. Rodent hair - post harvest and/or processing contamination with animal hair or excreta
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




CHERRIES
Brined and Maraschino Insect filth
(MPM-V48) Average of 5% or more pieces are rejects due to maggots
DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest insect infestation
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic


Fresh, Canned, or Frozen Rot
(MPM-V48) Average of 7% or more pieces are rejects due to rot
Insect filth
(MPM-V48) Average of 4% or more pieces are rejects due to insects other than maggots
DEFECT SOURCE: Insect reject - Pre-harvest and/or post harvest insect infestation, Rot reject - pre-harvest mold infection
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




CHERRY JAM Mold
(MPM-V61) Average mold count is 30% or more
DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest mold infection
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




CHOCOLATE AND CHOCOLATE LIQUOR Insect filth
(AOAC 965.38) Average is 60 or more insect fragments per 100 grams when 6 100-gram subsamples are examined
OR
Any 1 subsample contains 90 or more insect fragments
Rodent filth
(AOAC 965.38) Average is 1 or more rodent hairs per 100 grams in 6 100-gram subsamples examined
OR
Any 1 subsample contains 3 or more rodent hairs
Shell
(AOAC 968.10-970.23) For chocolate liquor, if the shell is in excess of 2% calculated on the basis of alkali-free nibs
DEFECT SOURCE: Insect fragments - post harvest and/or processing insect infestation, Rodent hair - post harvest and/or processing contamination with animal hair or excreta, Shell - processing contamination
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




CITRUS FRUIT JUICES, CANNED Mold
(AOAC 970.75) Average mold count is 10% or more
Insects and insect eggs
(AOAC 970.72) 5 or more Drosophila and other fly eggs per 250 ml or 1 or more maggots per 250 ml
DEFECT SOURCE: Mold - processing contamination, Fly eggs and/or maggots - post harvest insect infestation
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




CLOVES Stems
(MPM-V32) Average of 5% or more stems by weight
DEFECT SOURCE: Harvest
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic, economic adulteration




COCOA BEANS Mold
(MPM-V18) More than 4% of beans by count are moldy
Insect filth
(MPM-V18) More than 4% of beans by count are insect-infested including insect-damaged
Insect filth and/or mold More than 6% of beans by count are insect-infested or moldy
NOTE: Level differs when both filth and mold are present
Mammalian excreta
(MPM-V18) Average of 10 mg or more mammalian excreta per pound
DEFECT SOURCE: Mold - post harvest infection, Insect infested/damaged - post harvest and/or processing insect infestation, Mammalian excreta - post harvest and/or processing animal contamination
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic, Potential health hazard - may contain mycotoxin producing fungi




COCOA POWDER PRESS CAKE Insect filth
(AOAC 965.38) Average of 75 or more insect fragments per subsample of 50 grams when 6 subsamples are examined
OR
Any 1 subsample contains 125 or more insect fragments
Rodent filth
(AOAC 965.38) Average in 6 or more subsamples is 2 or more rodent hairs per subsample of 50 grams
OR
Any 1 subsample contains 4 or more rodent hairs
Shell
(AOAC 968.10-970.23) 2% or more shell calculated on the basis of alkali-free nibs.
DEFECT SOURCE: Insect fragments - post harvest and/or processing insect infestation, Rodent hair - post harvest and/or processing contamination with animal hair or excreta, Shell - processing contamination
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




COFFEE BEANS, GRADED GREEN Grade defects
(MPM-V6) Beans are poorer than Grade 8 of the New York Green Coffee Association
DEFECT SOURCE: Quality - processing
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic, economic adulteration




COFFEE BEANS, GREEN Insect filth and insects
(MPM-V1) Average 10% or more by count are insect-infested or insect-damaged
Note:
If live external infestation is present use the Compliance Policy Guide (CPG) titled "Food Storage and Warehousing-Adulteration-Filth" (CPG 580.100) in accordance with "Interpretation of Insect Filth" (CPG 555.600)
Mold
(MPM-V1) Average of 10% or more beans by count are moldy
DEFECT SOURCE: Insect infested/damaged - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing insect infestation, Mold - post harvest and/or processing infection
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic, Potential health hazard - mold may contain mycotoxin producing fungi




CONDIMENTAL SEEDS OTHER THAN FENNEL SEEDS AND SESAME SEEDS Mammalian excreta
(MPM-V32) Average of 3 mg or more of mammalian excreta per pound
DEFECT SOURCE: Post harvest and/or processing animal contamination
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




CORN: SWEET CORN, CANNED Insect larvae
(AOAC 973.61) Insect larvae (corn ear worms, corn borers) 2 or more 3mm or longer larvae, cast skins, larval or cast skin fragments of corn ear worms or corn borer and the aggregate length of such larvae, cast skins, larval or cast skin fragments exceeds 12 mm in 24 pounds (24 No. 303 cans or equivalent)
DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest insect infestation
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




CORN HUSKS FOR TAMALES Insect filth
(MPM-V115) Average of 5 % or more husks by weight are insect-infested (including insect-damaged)
Mold
(MPM-V115) Average of 5% or more husks by weight are moldy
DEFECT SOURCE: Insect infested - preharvest and/or processing insect infestation, Mold - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing infection
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




CORNMEAL Insects
(AOAC 981.19) Average of 1 or more whole insects (or equivalent) per 50 grams
Insect filth
(AOAC 981.19) Average of 25 or more insect fragments per 25 grams
Rodent filth
(AOAC 981.19) Average of 1 or more rodent hairs per 25 grams
OR
Average of 1 or more rodent excreta fragment per 50 grams
DEFECT SOURCE: Insects and insect fragments - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing insect infestation, Rodent hair and excreta fragments - post harvest and/or processing contamination with animal hair or excreta
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




CRANBERRY SAUCE Mold
(AOAC 970.76) Average mold count is more than 15%
OR
The mold count of any 1 subsample is more than 50%
DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest and/or post harvest infection
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




CUMIN SEED Sand and grit
(AOAC 975.48) Average of 9.5% or more ash and/or 1.5% or more acid insoluble ash
DEFECT SOURCE: Harvest contamination
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




CURRANT JAM, BLACK Mold
(MPM-V61) Average mold count is 75% or more
DEFECT SOURCE: Post harvest and/or processing infection
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




CURRANTS Insect filth
(MPM-V53) 5% or more, by count, wormy in the average of the subsamples
DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest insect infestation
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




CURRY POWDER Insect filth
(AOAC 975.48) Average of 100 or more insect fragments per 25 grams
Rodent filth
(AOAC 975.48) Average of 4 or more rodent hairs per 25 grams
DEFECT SOURCE: Insect fragments - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing insect infestation, Rodent hair - post harvest and/or processing contamination with animal hair or excreta
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




Product DEFECT
(Method) Action Level


DATE MATERIAL (CHOPPED, SLICED, (OR) MACERATED) Insects
(MPM-V53) 10 or more dead insects (whole or equivalent) in 1 or more subsamples
OR
5 or more dead insects (whole or equivalent) per 100 grams
Pits
(MPM-V53) 2 or more pits and/or pit fragments 2 mm or longer measured in the longest dimension per 900 grams
DEFECT SOURCE: Insects - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing insect infestation, Pits - processing
SIGNIFICANCE: Insects - Aesthetic, Pits - mouth/tooth injury




DATES, PITTED Multiple
(MPM-V53) Average of 5% or more dates by count are rejects (moldy, dead insects, insect excreta, sour, dirty, and/or worthless) as determined by macroscopic sequential examination
Pits
(MPM-V53) Average of 2 or more pits and/or pit fragments 2 mm or longer in the longest dimension per 100 dates
DEFECT SOURCE: Insects, insect excreta, & mold - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing, Sour & worthless - preharvest, Dirt - harvest contamination, Pits - processing
SIGNIFICANCE: Insects, insect excreta, mold, sour & worthless, dirt - Aesthetic, Pits - mouth/tooth injury




DATES, WHOLE Multiple
(MPM-V53) Average of 5% or more dates by count are rejects (moldy, dead insects, insect excreta, sour, dirty, and/or worthless) as determined by macroscopic sequential examination
DEFECT SOURCE: Insects, insect excreta, & mold - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing, Sour & worthless - preharvest, Dirt - harvest contamination
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




EGGS AND OTHER EGG PRODUCTS, FROZEN Decomposition
(AOAC 939.14, 940.36, 940.37) 2 or more cans decomposed and at least 2 subsamples from decomposed cans have direct microscopic counts of 5 million or more bacteria per gram
DEFECT SOURCE: Processing (incubator rejects)
SIGNIFICANCE: Economic




FENNEL SEED Insects
(MPM-V32) 20% or more of subsamples contain insects
Mammalian excreta
(MPM-V32) 20% or more of subsamples contain mammalian excreta
OR
average of more than 3 mg of mammalian excreta per pound
DEFECT SOURCE: Insects - preharvest and/or post harvest insect infestation, Excreta - post harvest and/or processing animal contamination
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




FIG PASTE Insects
(AOAC 964.23) Contains 13 or more insect heads per 100 grams of fig paste in each of 2 or more subsamples
DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest and/or post harvest and/or processing insect infestation
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




FIGS Insect filth and/or mold and/or dirty fruit or pieces of fruit
(MPM-V53) Average of 10% or more by count are insect-infested and/or moldy and/or dirty fruit or pieces of fruit
DEFECT SOURCE: Insect infested - Pre-harvest and/or post harvest infestation, Moldy - preharvest infection. Dirt - harvest contamination
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic, Potential health hazard - may contain mycotoxin producing fungi




Tullibees, Ciscoes, Inconnus, Chubs, and Whitefish Parasites (cysts)
(MPM-V28) 50 parasitic cysts per 100 pounds (whole or fillets), provided that 20% of the fish examined are infested
DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest infection
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic


Blue Fin and other Fresh Water Herring Parasites (cysts)
(MPM-V28) 60 parasitic cysts per 100 fish (fish averaging 1 pound or less) or 100 pounds of fish averaging over 1 pound), provided that 20% of the fish examined are infested
DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest infection
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic


Red Fish and Ocean Perch Parasites (copepods)
(MPM-V28) 3 % of the fillets examined contain 1 or more copepods accompanied by pus pockets
DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest infection
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




GINGER, WHOLE Insect filth and/or mold
(MPM-V32) Average of 3% or more pieces by weight are insect-infested and/or moldy
Mammalian excreta
(MPM-V32) Average of 3 mg or more of mammalian excreta per pound
DEFECT SOURCE: Insect infestation - post harvest and/or processing, Mold - post harvest and/or processing infection, Mammalian excreta - post harvest and/or processing animal contamination
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic, Potential health hazard - may contain mycotoxin producing fungi




GREENS, CANNED Mildew
(AOAC 967.23) Average of 10% or more of leaves, by count or weight, showing mildew over 1/2" in diameter
DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest infection
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




HOPS Insects
(AOAC 967.23) Average of more than 2,500 aphids per 10 grams
DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest infestation
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




MACARONI AND NOODLE PRODUCTS Insect filth
(AOAC 969.41) Average of 225 insect fragments or more per 225 grams in 6 or more subsamples
Rodent filth
(AOAC 969.41) Average of 4.5 rodent hairs or more per 225 grams in 6 or more subsamples
DEFECT SOURCE: Insect fragments - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing infestation. Rodent hair - post harvest and/or processing contamination with animal hair or excreta
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




MACE Insect filth and/or mold
(MPM-V32) Average of 3% or more pieces by weight are insect-infested and/or moldy
Mammalian excreta
(MPM-V32) Average of 3 mg or more of mammalian excreta per pound
Foreign matter
(MPM-V32) Average of 1.5% or more of foreign matter through a 20-mesh sieve
DEFECT SOURCE: Insect infestation - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing. Mold - preharvest and/or post harvest infection, Mammalian excreta - post harvest and/or processing animal contamination, Foreign matter - post harvest contamination
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




MARJORAM, WHOLE PLANT, UNPROCESSED Insect filth and/or mold
(MPM-V32) Average of 5% or more pieces by weight are insect-infested or moldy
Mammalian excreta
(MPM-V32) Average of 1 mg or more mammalian excreta per pound
DEFECT SOURCE: Insect infestation - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing, Mold - post harvest and/or processing infection, Mammalian excreta - post harvest and/or processing animal contamination
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




MARJORAM, GROUND Insect filth
(AOAC 975.49) Average of 1175 or more insect fragments per 10 grams
Rodent filth
(AOAC 975.49) Average of 8 or more rodent hairs per 10 grams
DEFECT SOURCE: Insect fragments - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing insect infestation, Rodent hair - post harvest and/or processing contamination with animal hair or excreta
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




MARJORAM, UNGROUND Insect filth
(AOAC 985.39) Average of 250 or more insect fragments per 10 grams
Rodent filth
(AOAC 985.39) Average of 2 or more rodent hairs per 10 grams
DEFECT SOURCE: Insect fragments - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing insect infestation, Rodent hair - processing contamination with animal hair or excreta
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




MUSHROOMS, CANNED AND DRIED Insects
(AOAC 967.24) Average of over 20 or more maggots of any size per 100 grams of drained mushrooms and proportionate liquid or 15 grams of dried mushrooms
OR
Average of 5 or more maggots 2 mm or longer per 100 grams of drained mushrooms and proportionate liquid or 15 grams of dried mushrooms
Mites
(AOAC 967.24) Average of 75 mites per 100 grams drained mushrooms and proportionate liquid or 15 grams of dried mushrooms
Decomposition
(MPM-V100) Average of more than 10% of mushrooms are decomposed
DEFECT SOURCE: Insects - preharvest insect infestation, Mites - preharvest and/or post harvest infestation, Decomposition - preharvest infection
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




NECTARS, APRICOT, PEACH AND PEAR Mold Average mold count is 12% or more
DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest infection
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




NUTMEG, WHOLE Insect filth and/or mold
(MPM-V41) Average of 10% or more pieces by count are insect-infested and/or moldy
DEFECT SOURCE: Insect infestation - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing, Mold - preharvest and/or post harvest infection
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic, Potential health hazard - may contain mycotoxin producing fungi




NUTMEG, GROUND Insect filth
(AOAC 979.26) Average of 100 or more insect fragments per 10 grams
Rodent filth
(AOAC 979.26) Average of 1 or more rodent hairs per 10 grams
DEFECT SOURCE: Insect fragments - post harvest and/or processing insect infestation, Rodent hair - post harvest and/or processing contamination with animal hair or excreta
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




NUTS, TREE Multiple Defects
(MPM-V81) Reject nuts (insect-infested, rancid, moldy, gummy, and shriveled or empty shells) as determined by macroscopic examination at or in excess of the following levels:




NUT TYPE UNSHELLED % SHELLED %
Almonds 5 5
Brazils 10 5
Cashew -- 5
Green Chestnuts 15 --
Baked Chestnuts 10 --
Dried Chestnuts -- 5
Filberts 10 5
Lichee Nuts 5 --
Pecans 10 5
Pili Nuts 15 10
Pistachios 10 5
Walnuts 10 5
DEFECT SOURCE: Insect infested - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing, Mold - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing infection, Gummy & shriveled - preharvest physiological condition, Rancidity - post harvest
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic, Potential health hazard - may contain mycotoxin producing fungi



Product DEFECT
(Method) Action Level


OLIVES:
Pitted olives Pits
(MPM-V67) Average of 1.3 percent or more by count of olives with whole pits and/or pit fragments 2 mm or longer measured in the longest dimension
DEFECT SOURCE: Processing
SIGNIFICANCE: Mouth/tooth injury


Imported Green olives Insect damage
(MPM-V67) 7% or more olives by count showing damage by olive fruit fly
DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest insect infestation
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic


Salad olives Pits
(MPM-V67) Average of 1.3 or more olives by count of olives with whole pits and/or pit fragments 2 mm or longer measured in the longest dimension
Insect damage
(MPM-V67) 9% or more olives by weight showing damage by olive fruit fly
DEFECT SOURCE: Pits - processing, Insect damage - preharvest insect infestation
SIGNIFICANCE: Pits - mouth/tooth injury, Insect damage - Aesthetic


Salt-cured olives Insects
(MPM-V67) Average of 10% or more olives by count with 10 or more scale insects each
Mold
(MPM-V67) Average of 25% or more olives by count are moldy
DEFECT SOURCE: Scale insects - preharvest infestation, Mold - post harvest and/or processing infection
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic


Imported Black olives Insect damage
(MPM-V67) 10% or more olives by count showing damage by olive fruit fly
DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest insect infestation
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




OREGANO, WHOLE PLANT, UNPROCESSED Insect filth and/or mold weight
(MPM-V32) Average of 5% or more insect infested and/or moldy pieces by weight
Mammalian excreta
(MPM-V32) Average of 1 mg or more mammalian excreta per pound
DEFECT SOURCE: Insect infested - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing, Mold - post harvest and/or processing infection, Mammalian excreta - post harvest and/or processing animal contamination
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




OREGANO, GROUND Insect filth
(AOAC 975.49) Average of 1250 or more insect fragments per 10 grams
Rodent filth
(AOAC 975.49) Average of 5 or more rodent hairs per 10 grams
DEFECT SOURCE: Insect fragments - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing insect infestation, Rodent hair - post harvest and/or processing contamination with animal hair or excreta
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




OREGANO, CRUSHED Insect filth
(AOAC 969.44) Average of 300 or more insect fragments per 10 grams
Rodent filth
(AOAC 969.44) Average of 2 or more rodent hairs per 10 grams
DEFECT SOURCE: Insect fragments - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing insect infestation, Rodent hair - post harvest and/or processing contamination with animal hair or excreta
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




PEACHES, CANNED AND FROZEN Mold/Insect damage
(MPM-V51) Average of 3% or more fruit by count are wormy or moldy
Insects
(MPM-V51) In 12 1-pound cans or equivalent, one or more larvae and/or larval fragments whose aggregate length exceeds 5 mm
DEFECT SOURCE: Mold - preharvest and/or post harvest infection, Insect damage - preharvest insect infestation, Larvae - preharvest insect infestation
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




PEANUT BUTTER Insect filth
(AOAC 968.35) Average of 30 or more insect fragments per 100 grams
Rodent filth
(AOAC 968.35) Average of 1 or more rodent hairs per 100 grams
Grit
(AOAC 968.35) Gritty taste and water insoluble inorganic residue is more than 25 mg per 100 grams
DEFECT SOURCE: Insect fragments - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing insect infestation, Rodent hair - post harvest and/or processing contamination with animal hair or excreta, Grit - harvest contamination
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




PEANUTS, SHELLED Multiple defects
(MPM-V89) Average of 5% or more kernels by count are rejects (insect-infested, moldy, rancid, otherwise decomposed, and dirty)
Insects
(MPM-V89) Average of 20 or more whole insects or equivalent in 100-pound bag siftings
DEFECT SOURCE: Insect infested - post harvest and/or processing infestation, Moldy - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing infection, Rancid & decomposed - post harvest abuse, Dirty - harvest contamination.
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic, Potential health hazard - may contain mycotoxin producing fungi




PEANUTS, UNSHELLED Multiple defects
(MPM-V89) Average of 10% or more peanuts by count are rejects (insect- infested, moldy, rancid, otherwise decomposed, and dirty)
DEFECT SOURCE: Insect infested - post harvest and/or processing infestation, Mold - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing infection, Rancid & decomposed - post harvest abuse
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic, Potential health hazard - may contain mycotoxin producing fungi




PEAS: BLACK-EYED, COWPEAS, FIELD PEAS, DRIED Insect damage
(MPM-V104) Average of 10% or more by count of class 6 damage or higher in minimum of 12 subsamples
DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest and/or post harvest insect infestation
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




PEAS, COWPEAS, BLACK-EYED PEAS (SUCCULENT), CANNED Insect larvae
(MPM-V104) Average of 5 or more cowpea curculio larvae or the equivalent per No. 2 can
DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest and/or post harvest insect infestation
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




PEAS AND BEANS, DRIED Insect filth
(MPM-V104) Average of 5% or more by count insect-infested and/or insect-damaged by storage insects in a minimum of 12 subsamples
DEFECT SOURCE: preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing infestation
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




PEPPER, WHOLE (BLACK & WHITE) Insect filth and/or insect-mold
(MPM-V39) Average of 1% or more pieces by weight are infested and/or moldy
Mammalian excreta
(MPM-V39) Average of 1 mg or more mammalian excreta per pound
Foreign matter
(MPM-V39) Average of 1% or more pickings and siftings by weight
DEFECT SOURCE: Insect infested - post harvest and/or processing infestation, Moldy - post harvest and/or processing infection, Mammalian excreta - post harvest and/or processing animal contamination, Foreign material - post harvest contamination
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic, Potential health hazard - mammalian excreta may contain salmonella




PEPPER, GROUND Insect filth
(AOAC 972.40) Average of 475 or more insect fragments per 50 grams
Rodent filth
(AOAC 972.40) Average of 2 or more rodent hairs per 50 grams
DEFECT SOURCE: Insect fragments - post harvest and/or processing insect infestation, Rodent hair - post harvest and/or processing contamination with animal hair or excreta
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




PINEAPPLE, CANNED Mold
(AOAC 970.75, MPM-V73) Average mold count is 20% or more
OR
The mold count of any 1 subsample is 60% or more
DEFECT SOURCE: Processing mold contamination
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




PINEAPPLE JUICE Mold
(AOAC 970.75) Average mold count is 15% or more
OR
The mold count of any 1 subsample is 40% or more
DEFECT SOURCE: Processing mold contamination
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




PLUMS, CANNED Rot
(MPM-V51) Average of 5% or more plums by count with rot spots larger than the area of a circle 12 mm in diameter
DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest and/or post harvest infection
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




POPCORN Rodent filth
(AOAC 950.91) 1 or more rodent excreta pellets are found in 1 or more subsamples, and 1 or more rodent hairs are found in 2 or more other subsamples
OR
2 or more rodent hairs per pound and rodent hair is found in 50% or more of the subsamples
OR
20 or more gnawed grains per pound and rodent hair is found in 50% or more of the subsamples
Field corn 5% or more by weight of field corn
DEFECT SOURCE: Rodent excreta - post harvest and/or processing animal contamination, Rodent hair - post harvest and/or processing contamination with animal hair or excreta, Rodent gnawing - post harvest and/or processing damage, Field corn - harvest contamination
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




POTATO CHIPS Rot
(MPM-V113) Average of 6% or more pieces by weight contain rot
DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest and/or post harvest infection
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




PRUNES DRIED AND DEHYDRATED, LOW-MOISTURE Multiple defects
(MPM-V53) Average of a minimum of 10 subsamples is 5% or more prunes by count are rejects (insect-infested, moldy or decomposed, dirty, and/or otherwise unfit )
DEFECT SOURCE: Insect infested - preharvest infestation, Moldy & decomposed - preharvest infection, Dirty - harvest contamination, Otherwise unfit - preharvest condition
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




PRUNES, PITTED Pits
(MPM-V53) Average of 2% or more by count with whole pits and/or pit fragments 2 mm or longer and 4 or more of 10 subsamples of pitted prunes have 2% or more by count with whole pits and/or pit fragments 2 mm or longer
DEFECT SOURCE: Processing
SIGNIFICANCE: Mouth/tooth injury




PUREE, APRICOT, PEACH AND PEAR Mold
(AOAC 982.33) Average mold count is 12% or more
DEFECT SOURCE: preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing infection
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




Product DEFECT
(Method) Action Level


RAISINS, NATURAL & GOLDEN Mold
(MPM-V76) Average of 10 subsamples is 5% or more, by count, moldy raisins
Sand and Grit
(MPM-V76) Average of 40 mg or more of sand and grit per 100 grams of natural or golden bleached raisins
DEFECT SOURCE: Mold - post harvest and/or processing infection, Sand - post harvest contamination
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




RAISINS, GOLDEN Insects and insect eggs
(AOAC 969.42 & MPM-V76) 10 or more whole or equivalent insects and 35 Drosophila eggs per 8 oz.
DEFECT SOURCE: Post harvest and/or processing infestation
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




SAGE, WHOLE PLANT, UNPROCESSED Insect filth
(MPM-V32) Average of 5% or more pieces by weight are insect infested
Mammalian excreta
(MPM-V32) Average of 1 mg or more per pound after processing
DEFECT SOURCE: Insect infested - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing infestation, Mammalian excreta - post harvest and/or processing animal contamination
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




SAGE, GROUND Insect filth
(AOAC 985.38) Average of 200 or more insect fragments per 10 grams
Rodent filth
(AOAC 985.38) Average of 9 or more rodent hairs per 10 grams
DEFECT SOURCE: Insect fragments - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing infestation, Rodent hair - post harvest and/or processing contamination with animal hair or excreta
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




SAUERKRAUT Insects
(AOAC 955.45) Average of more than 50 thrips per 100 grams
DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest insect infestation
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




SESAME SEEDS Insect filth
(MPM-V32) Average of 5% or more seeds by weight are insect-infested or damaged
Mold
(MPM-V32) Average of 5% or more seeds by weight are decomposed
Mammalian excreta
(MPM-V32) Average of 5 mg or more mammalian excreta per found
Foreign matter
(MPM-V32) Average of 0.5% or more foreign matter by weight
DEFECT SOURCE: Insect infested - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing infestation, Mold - preharvest infection, Mammalian excreta - post harvest and/or processing animal contamination, Foreign matter - post processing and/or processing contamination
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




SPICES, LEAFY, OTHER THAN BAY LEAVES Insect filth and/or mold
(MPM-V32) Average of 5% or more pieces by weight are insect-infested and/or moldy
Mammalian excreta
(MPM-V32) Average of 1 mg or more of Mammalian excreta per pound after processing
DEFECT SOURCE: Insect infested - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing infestation, Mold - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing infection, Mammalian excreta - post harvest and/or processing animal contamination
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




SPINACH, CANNED OR FROZEN Insects and mites
(AOAC 974.33) Average of 50 or more aphids, thrips and/or mites per 100 grams
OR
2 or more 3 mm or longer larvae and/or larval fragments or spinach worms (caterpillars) whose aggregate length exceeds 12 mm are present in 24 pounds
OR
Leaf miners of any size average 8 or more per 100 grams or leaf miners 3 mm or longer average 4 or more per 100 grams
DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest infestation
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




STRAWBERRIES: FROZEN WHOLE OR SLICED Mold
(AOAC 952.22) Average mold count of 45% or more and mold count of at least half of the subsamples is 55% or more
Grit Berries taste gritty
DEFECT SOURCE: Mold - post harvest and/or processing infection, Grit - harvest contamination
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




THYME, WHOLE PLANT, UNPROCESSED Insect filth
(MPM-V32) Average of 5% or more pieces by weight are insect infested and/or moldy
Mammalian excreta
(MPM-V32) Average of 1 mg or more mammalian excreta per pound after processing
DEFECT SOURCE: Insect infested - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing infestation, Mold - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing infection, Mammalian excreta - post harvest and/or processing animal contamination
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




THYME, GROUND Insect filth
(AOAC 975.49) Average of 925 or more insect fragments per 10 grams
Rodent filth
(AOAC 975.49) Average of 2 or more rodent hairs per 10 grams
DEFECT SOURCE: Insect fragments - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing infestation Rodent hair - post harvest and/or processing contamination with animal hair or excreta
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




THYME, UNGROUND, PROCESSED Insect filth
(AOAC 975.49) Average of 325 insect fragments or more per 10 grams
Rodent filth
(AOAC 975.49) Average of 2 rodent hairs or more per 10 grams
DEFECT SOURCE: Insect fragments - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing insect infestation, Rodent hair - post harvest and/or processing contamination with animal hair or excreta
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




TOMATOES, CANNED Drosophila fly
(AOAC 955.46) Average of 10 or more fly eggs per 500 grams
OR
5 or more fly eggs and 1 or more maggots per 500 grams
OR
2 or more maggots per 500 grams
DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest and/or post harvest and/or processing insect infestation
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




TOMATOES, CANNED, WITH (OR) WITHOUT JUICE (BASED ON DRAINED JUICE) Mold
(AOAC 945.90) Average mold count in 6 subsamples is 15% or more and the counts of all of the subsamples are more than 12%
DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest and/or post harvest and/or processing infection
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




TOMATOES, CANNED PACKED IN TOMATO PUREE (BASED ON DRAINED LIQUID) Mold
(AOAC 945.90) Average mold count in 6 subsamples is 29% or more and the counts of all of the subsamples are more than 25%
DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest and/or post harvest and/or processing infection
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




TOMATO JUICE Drosophila fly
(AOAC 955.46) Average of 10 or more fly eggs per 100 grams
OR
5 or more fly eggs and 1 or more maggots per 100 grams
OR
2 or more maggots per 100 grams, in a minimum of 12 subsamples
Mold
(AOAC 965.41) Average mold count in 6 subsamples is 24% or more and the counts of all of the subsamples are more than 20%
DEFECT SOURCE: Fly eggs & maggots - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing insect infestation, Mold - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing infection
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




TOMATO PASTE, PIZZA AND OTHER SAUCES Drosophila fly
(AOAC 955.46) Average of 30 or more fly eggs per 100 grams
OR
15 or more fly eggs and 1 or more maggots per 100 grams
OR
2 or more maggots per 100 grams in a minimum of 12 subsamples
DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest and/or post harvest and/or processing insect infestation
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




TOMATO PUREE Drosophila fly
(AOAC 955.46) Average of 20 or more fly eggs per 100 grams
OR
10 or more fly eggs and 1 or more maggots per 100 grams
OR
2 or more maggots per 100 grams in a minimum of 12 subsamples
DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest and/or post harvest and/or processing insect infestation
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




TOMATO PASTE (OR) PUREE Mold
(AOAC 965.41 ** ) Average mold count in 6 subsamples is 45% or more and the mold counts of all of the subsamples are more than 40%
DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest and/or post harvest and/or processing infection
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




PIZZA AND OTHER TOMATO SAUCES Mold
(AOAC 945.92) Average mold count in 6 subsamples is 34% or more and the counts of all of the subsamples are more than 30%
DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest and/or post harvest and/or processing infection
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




TOMATO SAUCE, UNDILUTED Mold
(AOAC 965.41) Average mold count in 6 subsamples is 45% or more and the mold counts of all of the subsamples are more than 40%
DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest and/or post harvest and/or processing infection
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




TOMATO CATSUP Mold
(AOAC 965.41) Average mold count in 6 subsamples is 55% or more
DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest and/or post harvest and/or processing infection
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




TOMATO POWDER, EXCEPT SPRAY-DRIED Mold
(AOAC 972.42) Average mold count in 6 subsamples is 45% or more and the mold counts of all of the subsamples are mold than 40%
DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest and/or post harvest and /or processing infection
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




TOMATO POWDER, SPRAY-DRIED Mold
(AOAC 972.42) Average mold count in 6 subsamples is 67% or more
DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest and/or post harvest and/or processing infection
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




TOMATO SOUP AND TOMATO PRODUCTS Mold
(AOAC 945.91) Average mold count in 6 subsamples is 45% or more and the mold counts of all of the subsamples are more than 40%
DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest and/or post harvest and/or processing infection
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




WHEAT Insect damage
(MPM-V15) Average of 32 or more insect-damaged kernels per 100 grams
Rodent filth
(MPM-V15) Average of 9 mg or more rodent excreta pellets and/or pellet fragments per kilogram
DEFECT SOURCE: Insect damage - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing infestation, Excreta - post harvest and/or processing animal contamination.
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic




WHEAT FLOUR Insect filth
(AOAC 972.32) Average of 75 or more insect fragments per 50 grams
Rodent filth
(AOAC 972.32) Average of 1 or more rodent hairs per 50 grams
DEFECT SOURCE: Insect fragments - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing insect infestation, Rodent hair - post harvest and/or processing contamination with animal hair or excreta.
SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic





May 1995; Revised March 1997 and May 1998 by gcz;
*February 2005 - Source corrected from MPM-V92 to MPM-V32
**February 2005 - Source corrected from 955.46 to 965.41

December 2001 - Updated Address
5100 Paint Branch Parkway
College Park, MD 20740-3835

[commondenom]

nice....i posted this on my facebook.....

now to watch all the hippies complain and then grill them about GMOs

[Kanda444]

[oldtimer3]

Shared it on FB as well....