7 C.F.R. § 51.627

Current through August 31, 2024

Section 51.627 - U.S. No. 3

"U.S. No. 3" consists of grapefruit which meet the following requirements:

(a) Basic requirements:

(1) Mature;

(2) May be misshapen;

(3) May be slightly spongy;

(4) May have rough texture;

(5) May be poorly colored. Not more than 25 percent of the surface may be of a solid dark green color;

(6) Not seriously lumpy or cracked; and

(7) Similar varietal characteristics.

(b) Free from:

(1) Decay;

(2) Unhealed skin breaks; and

(3) Wormy fruit.

(c) Free from very serious damage caused by:

(1) Ammoniation;

(2) Buckskin;

(3) Caked melanose;

(4) Dryness or mushy condition;

(5) Green spots;

(6) Hail;

(7) Oil spots;

(8) Scab;

(9) Scale;

(10) Scars;

(11) Skin breakdown;

(12) Sprayburn;

(13) Sprouting;

(14) Sunburn;

(15) Thorn scratches; and

(16) Other means.

(d) For tolerances see § 51.628 .

7 C.F.R. §51.627

85 FR 68423, Oct. 29, 2020

85 FR 68423, 11/30/2020