Cal. Code Regs. tit. 3 § 1428.4

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 24, June 14, 2024

Section 1428.4 - Cherries, Standards

Cherries shall be mature but not overripe and free from the following defects:

(a) Insect injury or bird pecks which have penetrated or damaged the flesh, unsealed skin breaks, mold, brown rot, and decay.

(b) Growth cracks or cracks or splits over three-eighths inch in length even though well healed. Well healed shoulder cracks shall, however, be allowed regardless of length.

(c) Serious damage due to sunburn, shriveling, sponginess, abnormal softening, or other causes.

(d) Bruising or internal discoloration shall be considered serious damage due to other causes when discoloration is visible externally affecting an aggregate area of 50 percent or more of the fruit surface.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 3, § 1428.4

1. New section filed 1-21-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 4).
2. New subsection (d) filed 4-10-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 15).
3. Amendment of subsection (d) filed 11-25-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 48).
4. Amendment filed 5-10-83; designated effective 5-10-83 pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 83, No. 20).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 407 and 42684, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Section 42941, Food and Agricultural Code.