Section 001-333-II-13 - Fill of Container (1/4 Size Can)A. Overfilled cans that are "flippers" or "swells" at room temperature, i.e., 68EF. cannot be graded above "Standard" regardless of total score. This is a limiting rule. A "flipper" is a can having a convex or bulging cover which may be pressed concave or normal again with finger pressure but will spring out again (convex) after the pressure is released. A "swell" is a can with the cover permanently convex or distended.B. Underfilled cans cannot be graded above "Standard" regardless of the total score when they fail to comply with the minimum drained weight of fish and the minimum liquid weight of Louisiana Hot Sauce listed in Table I and any can in which the Louisiana Hot Sauce Is entirely lacking or is present in such a small amount as to be difficult to detect, shall be limited to "Substandard" grade. These are limiting rules.Note 1: The requirements for these standards shall not excuse failure to comply with the provisions of existing applicable State Laws and Regulations, including State Laws and Regulations relating to packing of sardines providing for license and standards.
Note 2: The requirements of these standards shall not excuse failure to comply with the provisions of the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act.
Table No. 1
Drained Weight Requirements for 1/4 Size Cans (128.5 ml. Water Capacity)
Suggested
Louisiana Hot Sauce to be added:
30 C.C.'s or 1 Oz.
| Minimum Drained Weight of Fish to Comply | Minimum Weight of Free Sauce Canned |
| 85 gms. 3 Oz. | 25.5 gms. 0.9 Oz. |
01-001 C.M.R. ch. 333, § II-13