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7 C.F.R. § 52.810

Allowances for quality factors

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Table I—Allowances for Quality Factors

FactorSample unit sizeMaximum number permissible for the respective grade
ABC
Color:
Vary markedly or undercolored.100 cherries121825.
Pits20 ozsNot more than 2 in any sample unit. Sample average 1 per 40 ozsNot more than 3 in any sample unit. Sample average 1 per 30 ozs4 or more in any sample unit. Sample average 1 per 20 ozs.
Defects:
Total-mutilated, minor blemished, and blemished of which100 cherries101520.
Blemished—limited to3715.
Harmless extraneous material20 ozsAverage 1 piece per 60 oz. net contentsAverage 1 piece per 40 oz. net contentsAverage 1 piece per 20 oz. net contents.