Cal. Code Regs. tit. 3 § 1442.12
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 24, June 14, 2024
When the heart has broken loose from the sides of the melon, or it can be lifted out easily by the hand, and in addition, the aril strings are yellow and rubbery, then the melon is considered overripe; in some instances they may also be slimy, but this is not a requirement for rejection.
Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 3, § 1442.12