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§51.1148. U.S. No. 2.

7 C.F.R. § 51.1148

“U.S. No. 2” consists of oranges which meet the following requirements:
(a)
Basic requirements—
(1)
Discoloration— Not more than one-half of the surface, in the aggregate, may be affected by discoloration. (See § 51.1161.)
(2)
Fairly firm;
(3)
Mature;
(4)
Reasonably well colored;
(5)
Similar varietal characteristics;
(6)
Not more than slightly misshapen; and
(7)
Not more than slightly rough texture.
(b)
Free from—
(1)
Decay;
(2)
Unhealed skin breaks; and
(3)
Wormy fruit.
(c)
Free from serious damage caused by—
(1)
Ammoniation;
(2)
Bruises;
(3)
Buckskin;
(4)
Caked melanose;
(5)
Creasing;
(6)
Dirt or other foreign material;
(7)
Disease;
(8)
Dryness or mushy condition;
(9)
Green spots;
(10)
Hail;
(11)
Insects;
(12)
Oil spots;
(13)
Riciness or woodiness;
(14)
Scab;
(15)
Scale;
(16)
Scars;
(17)
Skin breakdown;
(18)
Split, rough or protruding navels;
(19)
Sprayburn;
(20)
Sunburn;
(21)
Thorn scratches; and
(22)
Other means.
(d)
For tolerances see § 51.1151.
(e)
Internal quality— Lots meeting the internal requirements for “U.S. Grade AA Juice (Double A)” or “U.S. Grade A Juice” may be so specified in connection with the grade. (See §§ 51.1176-51.1179.)
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Source

Source: 61 FR 20708, May 8, 1996, unless otherwise noted.

Authority

Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1621-1627.