Persius/hicric huggingface dataset:
CPG Sec. 570.300 Peanut Butter - Adulteration 
with Filth; Grit 
REGULATORY ACTION GUIDANCE: 
The following represents the criteria for direct reference seizure *requests to the Office of 
Human and Animal Food Operations (OHAFO) in consultation with the Office of Enforcement 
and Import Operations (OEIO) and CFSAN, and for direct citation by the appropriate Field 
Office within the Human and Animal Food Program*: 
1.  Filth  
a.  The peanut butter contains an average of 30 or more insect fragments per 100 
grams; 
or 
b.  The peanut butter contains an average of 1 or more rodent hairs per 100 grams. 
2.  Grit  
The peanut butter is gritty to the taste and the Water-Insoluble Inorganic Residue (W.I.I.R.) is 
more than 25 milligrams per 100 grams. 
REMARKS: 
If there is reason to believe that a lot was packed under the supervision of or certified by the U. 
S. Department of Agriculture, *e-mail* or FAX the following information to CFSAN/Office of 
*Compliance*/Division of Enforcement (HFS-605) and await reply before proceeding: 
Sample Number  Date of Shipment 
Article Involved  Dealer 
Amount of Lot  Shipper 
Codes  Analytical Conclusions 
SPECIMEN CHARGES: 
The article was adulterated when introduced into, while in, and is adulterated while held for sale 
after shipment in interstate commerce within the meaning of said Act 21 U.S.C. 342(a)(3) in that 
it consists in part of a filthy substance by reason of the presence therein of insect fragments 
(rodent hair), or that it is unfit for food because it contains grit and is gritty to the taste.  NOTE: Use direct citation authority only when prosecution is anticipated and evidence to 
support a prosecution is included with the adulteration charge. Evidence necessary to support a 
procedures issuances. 
*Material between asterisks is new or revised.* 
Issued: 10/7/79 
12/2/88, 3/95, 5/2005 
Updated: 11/29/05
CPG Sec. 570.350 Peanuts, Shelled and 
Unshelled - Adulteration with Filth and Reject 
Nuts 
REGULATORY ACTION GUIDANCE: 
The following represents the criteria for direct reference seizure*request to the Office of Human 
and Animal Food Operations (OHAFO) in consultation with the Office of Enforcement and 
Import Operations (OEIO) and CFSAN, and for direct citation by the appropriate Field Office 
within the Human and Animal Food Program*: 
1.  Unshelled Peanuts  
The unshelled peanuts contain an average of 10% or more reject peanuts (insect infested; moldy; 
rancid; otherwise decomposed; blanks, and shriveled) when examined by Macroanalytical 
Procedures Manual 10.B.(4). 
2.  Shelled Peanuts 
a.  The peanut kernels average 5% or more reject kernels (insect infested, moldy, 
rancid, otherwise decomposed, and dirty); when examined by Macroanalytical 
Procedures Manual 10.B.(5)a. 
b.  The shelled peanuts contain an average of 20 or more whole insects or equivalent 
per whole bag siftings (100 pound bag basis) when examined by Macroanalytical 
Procedures Manual 10.B.(5)a. 
REMARKS: 
For live insects refer to Compliance Policy Guide because of reject nuts must be discussed with 
the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Submit the following information *by e-mail* or FAX to 
CFSAN/Office of *Compliance*/Division of Enforcement (HFS- 605), and await reply before 
proceeding: 
Sample Number Date of Shipment 
Article Involved Dealer 
Amount of Lot Shipper 
Code Analytical Conclusions 
SPECIMEN CHARGE:  The article was adulterated when introduced into, while in, and is adulterated while held for sale 
after shipment in interstate commerce within the meaning of said Act 21 U.S.C. 342(a)(3) since 
it consists in part of a filthy substance by reason of the presence therein of insects; of a 
decomposed substance by reason of the presence therein of moldy and decomposed peanuts; or 
in that it is otherwise unfit for food by reason of the presence therein of shriveled nuts and empty 
shells. 
NOTES: 
1.  If the evidence establishes that the article became adulterated after receipt in interstate 
commerce, then charge only that the article "is adulterated while held for sale after 
shipment in interstate commerce." 
2.  If the evidence does not establish where the article became adulterated and the violation 
is such that it could have occurred anywhere, i.e. it is not a manufacturing defect, then 
also charge only that the article "is adulterated while held for sale after shipment in 
interstate commerce." 
3.  Use direct citation authority only when prosecution is anticipated and evidence to support 
a prosecution is included with the adulteration charge. Evidence necessary to support a 
prosecution is specified in existing regulatory procedures issuances. 
*Material between asterisks is new or revised.* 
Issued: 11/7/79 
Reissued: 10/1/80 
Revised: 12/2/88, 3/95, 5/2005 
Updated: 11/29/05
CPG Sec. 570.450 Tree Nuts - Adulteration with 
Filth, Involving the Presence of the Organism 
Escherichia coli 
REGULATORY ACTION GUIDANCE: 
1.  The following represents the criteria for recommending direct reference seizure *requests 
to the Office of Human and Animal Food Operations (OHAFO) in consultation with the 
Office of Enforcement and Import Operations (OEIO) and CFSAN, and for direct citation 
by the appropriate Field Office within the Human and Animal Food Program*:  
Nut Meats 
When Escherichia coli MPN of at least 0.36 per gram (IMVIC confirmed) is found in 2 or more 
subsamples, if less than 10 samples examined, or in 20% or more of the subsamples if more than 
10 subsamples examined, and no inspectional evidence is available to indicate the most probable 
source of the Escherichia coli. 
SPECIMEN CHARGE: 
The article was adulterated when introduced into, while in, and is adulterated while held for sale 
after shipment in interstate commerce, within the meaning of said Act 21 U.S.C. 342(a)(4) in that 
the food has been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby it may have 
become contaminated with filth. 
NOTES: 
a.  If the evidence establishes that the article became adulterated after receipt in 
interstate commerce, then charge only that the article "is adulterated while held 
for sale after shipment in interstate commerce." 
b.  If the evidence does not establish where the article became adulterated and the 
violation is such that it could have occurred anywhere, i.e. it is not a 
manufacturing defect, then also charge only that the article "is adulterated while 
held for sale after shipment in interstate commerce." 
c.  Use direct citation authority only when prosecution is anticipated and evidence to 
support a prosecution is included with the adulteration charge. Evidence 
necessary to support a prosecution is specified in existing regulatory procedures 
issuances.  2.  The following represents criteria for recommending legal action to CFSAN/Office of 
*Compliance*/Division of Enforcement (HFS-605):  
Nut Meats 
When Escherichia coli MPN of at least 0.36 per gram (IMVIC confirmed) is found in one or 
more subsamples, and inspectional evidence is available which would indicate the most probable 
source of the Escherichia coli. 
Cases referred to CFSAN/Office of *Compliance*/Division of Enforcement (HFS-605) will be 
reviewed to determine if a 21 U.S.C. 342(a)(3) charge can be supported. 
*Material between asterisks is new or revised.* 
Issued: 10/1/82 
Revised: 12/2/88, 3/95, 5/2005 
Updated: 11/29/05
CPG Sec. 585.200 Beets, Canned - Adulteration 
with Rot 
REGULATORY ACTION GUIDANCE: 
The following represents criteria for direct reference seizure *requests to the Office of Human 
and Animal Food Operations (OHAFO) in consultation with the Office of Enforcement and 
Import Operations (OEIO) and CFSAN, and for direct citation by the appropriate Field Office 
within the Human and Animal Food Program*: 
The canned beets contain an average of 5% or more, by weight, pieces with dry rot. 
SPECIMEN CHARGE: 
*The article was adulterated when introduced into and while in interstate commerce, and is 
adulterated while held for sale after shipment in interstate commerce within the meaning of 21 
U.S.C. 342(a)(3), in that it consists in part of a decomposed substance by reason of the presence 
therein of beets with dry rot. 
NOTE: Use direct reference citation authority only when prosecution is anticipated and evidence 
to support a prosecution is included with the adulteration charge. Evidence necessary to support 
a prosecution is specified in existing regulatory procedures issuances.* 
*Material between asterisks is new or revised.* 
Issued: 11/7/79 
Reissued: 10/1/80 
Revised: 11/1/81, 12/8/88 
Updated: 11/29/05
CPG Sec. 585.275 Brussels Sprouts, Frozen - 
Adulteration by Insects 
REGULATORY ACTION GUIDANCE: 
The following represents the criteria for direct reference seizure *requests to the Office of 
Human and Animal Food Operations (OHAFO) in consultation with the Office of Enforcement 
and Import Operations (OEIO) and CFSAN, and for direct citation by the appropriate Field 
Office within the Human and Animal Food Program*: 
The brussels sprouts contain an average of 30 or more aphids and/or thrips per 100 grams. 
REMARKS: 
Seizures of these products must be discussed with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Submit 
the following information *by e-mail* or FAX to CFSAN/Office of *Compliance*/Division of 
Enforcement (HFS-605) and await reply before proceeding: 
Sample Number 
Article Involved 
Amount of Lot 
Codes 
Date of Shipment 
Dealer 
Shipper 
Analytical Conclusions 
  
SPECIMEN CHARGE: 
The article was adulterated when introduced into and while in interstate commerce, and is 
adulterated while held for sale after shipment in interstate commerce within the meaning of said 
Act 21 U.S.C. 342(a)(3) in that it consists in part of a filthy substance by reason of the presence 
therein of insects. 
*Materials between asterisks is new or revised.* 
Issued: 11/7/79 
Reissued: 10/1/80 
Revised: 12/8/88, 3/95, 5/2005 
Updated: 11/29/05
CPG Sec. 585.300 Corn, Sweet; Canned - 
Adulteration by Corn Ear Worms, Corn Borers 
REGULATORY ACTION GUIDANCE: 
The following represents the criteria for direct reference seizure *requests to the Office of 
Human and Animal Food Operations (OHAFO) in consultation with the Office of Enforcement 
and Import Operations (OEIO) and CFSAN, and for direct citation by the appropriate Field 
Office within the Human and Animal Food Program*: 
Examine a minimum of 24 lbs. (24 No. 303 cans or equivalent). The corn contains two or more 3 
mm or longer larvae, cast skins, larval or cast skin fragments of corn ear worm or corn borer; 
and 
The aggregate length of such larvae, cast skins, larval or cast skin fragments exceeds 12 mm. 
REMARKS: 
Seizures involving these products must be discussed with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. 
Submit the following information *by e-mail* or FAX to CFSAN/Office of 
*Compliance*/Division of Enforcement (HFS-605) and await reply before proceeding: 
Sample Number 
Date of Shipment 
Article Involved 
Dealer 
Amount of Lot 
Shipper 
Codes 
Analytical Conclusions 
  
SPECIMEN CHARGE: 
The article was adulterated when introduced into and while in interstate commerce, and is 
adulterated while held for sale after shipment in interstate commerce within the meaning of said  Act 21 U.S.C. 342(a)(3) since it consists in part of a filthy substance by reason of the presence 
therein of insects and/or insect fragments. 
*Material between asterisks is new or revised.* 
Issued: 11/21/79 
Reissued: 10/1/80 
Revised: 12/8/88, 3/95, 5/2005 
Updated: 11/29/05
CPG Sec. 585.400 Cowpeas (Black-Eyed Peas); 
Canned (Succulent Peas) - Adulteration by 
Insects 
REGULATORY ACTION GUIDANCE: 
The following represents the criteria for direct reference seizure * to the Office of Human and 
Animal Food Operations (OHAFO) in consultation with the Office of Enforcement and Import 
Operations (OEIO) and CFSAN, and for direct citation by the appropriate Field Office within the 
Human and Animal Food Program*: 
The peas contain an average of five or more cowpea curculio larvae or the equivalent per #2 can. 
REMARKS: 
Seizures involving these products must be discussed with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. 
Submit the following information *by e-mail* or FAX to CFSAN/Office of 
*Compliance*/Division of Enforcement (HFS-605) and await reply before proceeding: 
Sample Number 
Date of Shipment 
Article Involved 
Dealer 
Amount of Lot 
Shipper 
Codes 
Analytical Conclusions  
SPECIMEN CHARGE: 
The article was adulterated when introduced into and while in interstate commerce, and is 
adulterated while held for sale after shipment in interstate commerce within the meaning of said 
Act 21 U.S.C. 342(a)(3) in that it consists in part of a filthy substance by reason of the presence 
therein of insect larvae. 
*Material between asterisks is new or revised.*  Issued: 11/21/79 
Reissued: 10/1/80 
Revised: 12/8/88, 3/95, 5/2005 
Updated: 11/29/05
CPG Sec. 585.575 Peas and Beans; Dried - 
Adulteration Involving Storage, Insect Damage, 
Rocks 
REGULATORY ACTION GUIDANCE: 
The following represents the criteria for direct reference seizure *requests to the Office of 
Human and Animal Food Operations (OHAFO) in consultation with the Office of Enforcement 
and Import Operations (OEIO) and CFSAN, and for direct citation by the appropriate Field 
Office within the Human and Animal Food Program*: 
Examine a minimum of 12 subsamples. The dried peas or dried beans contain an average of 5% 
or more by count insect infested and/or insect damaged (storage insects) peas or beans. 
REMARKS: 
If there is reason to believe the lot was graded and certified by the U.S. Department of 
Agriculture, submit the following information *by e-mail* or FAX to CFSAN/Office of 
*Compliance*/Division of Enforcement (HFS-605) and await reply before proceeding: 
Sample Number  Date of Shipment 
Article Involved  Dealer 
Amount of Lot  Shipper 
Codes  Analytical Conclusions 
SPECIMEN CHARGE: 
The article was adulterated when introduced into and while in interstate commerce, and is 
adulterated while held for sale after shipment in interstate commerce within the meaning of said 
Act 21 U.S.C. 342(a)(3) in that it consists in part of a filthy substance by reason of the presence 
therein of insects and/or insect damaged beans. 
NOTES: 
1.  If the evidence establishes that the article became adulterated after receipt in interstate 
commerce, then charge only that the article is adulterated while held for sale after 
shipment in interstate commerce. 
2.  If the evidence does not establish where the article became adulterated and the violation 
is such that it could have occurred anywhere, i.e. it is not a manufacturing defect, then  also charge only that the article is adulterated while held for sale after shipment in 
interstate commerce. 
Other Criteria: 
The following represents the criteria for recommending legal action to CFSAN/Office of 
*Compliance*/Division of Enforcement (HFS-605): 
Refer for seizure action, accompanied by exhibits, all samples from lots in consumer-size 
packages which contain sharp and jagged rocks even if the amount of these rocks is below the 
limit in the USDA grade. 
*Material between asterisks is new or revised.* 
Issued: 11/21/79 
Reissued: 10/1/80 
Revised: 12/8/88, 3/95, 5/2005 
Updated: 11/29/05
CPG Sec. 587.300 Color Additives 
BACKGROUND: 
The status of color additives cannot always be definitely determined by reference to color 
additive regulations. Thus, a color additive may not appear on either the permanent or 
provisional lists and yet be legal because the order terminating the listing of the color additive 
allowed a grace period in which the color additive could continue to be used. In addition, 
although a color additive may no longer be permitted for a particular use, there may be 
extenuating circumstances which, when taken into consideration, would not warrant our taking 
regulatory action against a firm found to be using a non-permitted color additive. 
REGULATORY ACTION GUIDANCE: 
Before recommending regulatory action, where it appears that a color additive is being used 
illegally, the district should check with either CFSAN/Office of *Compliance*/Division of 
Enforcement (HFS-605) as to the status of the color additive and of the products in which it has 
been used. The program field office should not advise or suggest recall of any product containing 
what appears to be a non-permitted color additive without consulting CFSAN/Office of 
*Compliance*/Division of Enforcement (HFS-605). 
When violations in the color additive area are confirmed, the program field office may forward 
to CFSAN/Office of *Compliance*/Division of Enforcement (HFS-605) a recommendation, 
accompanied by all the facts, for recall or other appropriate regulatory action. 
*Material between asterisks is new or revised.* 
Issued: 10/1/80 
Revised: 8/31/89, 3/95, 5/2005 
Updated: 11/29/05
CPG Sec. 590.400 Natural Bristle Brushes (i.e., 
Hair Brushes, Shaving Brushes) - Nit 
Contamination 
REGULATORY ACTION GUIDANCE: 
The following represents criteria for direct reference seizure *requests to the Office of Human 
and Animal Food Operations (OHAFO) in consultation with the Office of Enforcement and 
Import Operations (OEIO) and CFSAN, and for direct citation by the appropriate Field Office 
within the Human and Food Program*: 
If there is an average contamination exceeding 0.15% infested bristles. Average based on 
examination of minimum of six brushes per sample. 
REMARKS: 
The tolerance for release of reconditioned lots is zero. 
SPECIMEN CHARGE: 
Article adulterated (when introduced into and while in interstate commerce) (while held for sale 
after introduction into interstate commerce) within the meaning of 21 U.S.C. 361(b), in that it 
consists in part of a filthy substance by reason of the presence thereon of nits. 
NOTE: Only use direct reference citation authority when prosecution is anticipated and evidence 
to support a prosecution is included with the adulteration charge. Evidence to support a 
prosecution is specified in existing regulatory procedures issuances. 
*Material between asterisks is new or revised.* 
Issued: 1/1/73 
Revised: 10/1/80, 7/1/83, 9/1/86, 8/96, 5/2005 
Updated: 11/29/05
CPG Sec. 585.875 Tomatoes - Canned - 
Misbranding Involving Food Standards (Peel) 
REGULATORY ACTION GUIDANCE: 
The following represents the criteria for direct reference seizure *requests to the Office of 
Human and Animal Food Operations (OHAFO) in consultation with the Office of Enforcement 
and Import Operations (OEIO) and CFSAN, and for direct citation by the appropriate Field 
Office within the Human and Animal Food Program*: 
1.  Examination of a minimum of 24 cans from the lot, or 24 cans from any one code in the 
lot, shows an average of 1.75 or more square inches of peel per pound and over one-third 
of the cans examined exceed one square inch of peel per pound;  
or 
2.  Examination of a minimum of 48 cans from the lot, or 48 cans from any one code in the 
lot, shows an average of 1.25 or more square inches of peel per pound and over one-third 
of the cans examined exceed one square inch of peel per pound. 
REMARKS: 
Seizures involving this product must be discussed with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. 
Submit the following information *by e-mail* or FAX to CFSAN/Office of 
*Compliance*/Division of Enforcement (HFS-605) and await reply before proceeding: 
Sample Number 
Article Involved 
Amount of Lot 
Codes 
Date of Shipment 
Dealer 
Shipper 
Analytical Conclusions 
SPECIMEN CHARGE:  The article was misbranded when introduced into and while in interstate commerce, and is 
misbranded while held for sale after shipment in interstate commerce within the meaning of said 
Act 21 U.S.C. 343(h)(1), in that it purports to be and is represented as canned tomatoes, a food 
for which a standard of quality has been prescribed by regulation (21 CFR, 155.190) 
promulgated pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 341, and its quality falls below such standard since section 
155.190(b)(1) (iii) of such standard provides that tomato peel per pound of canned tomatoes in 
the container of standard quality canned tomatoes cover an area of not more than 1.06 square 
inches, whereas, the article contains tomato peel per pound of canned tomatoes in the container 
which covers an area of more than 1.06 square inches, and its label fails to bear, in such manner 
and form as such regulations specify, a statement that it falls below such standard. 
*Material between asterisks is new or revised.* 
Issued: 11/21/79 
Reissued: 10/1/80 
Revised: 12/8/88, 3/95, 5/2005 
Updated: 11/29/05
CPG Sec. 585.890 Tomato Products - 
Adulteration with Drosophila Fly Eggs and 
Maggots 
REGULATORY ACTION GUIDANCE 
The following represents the criteria for direct reference seizure *request to the Office of Human 
and Animal Food Operations (OHAFO) in consultation with the Office of Enforcement and 
Import Operations (OEIO) and CFSAN, and for direct citation by the appropriate Field Office 
within the Human and Animal  Food Program*: 
The average (minimum 12 subsamples) of any code, or of the lot if no code is present, is at least 
the following: 
1.  Canned Tomatoes  
10 or more fly eggs per 500 grams or 5 or more fly eggs and 1 or more maggot per 500 grams, or 
2 or more maggots per 500 grams. 
2.  Tomato Juice  
10 or more fly eggs per 100 grams or 5 or more fly eggs and 1 or more maggot per 100 grams, or 
2 or more maggots per 100 grams. 
3.  Tomato Puree  
20 or more fly eggs per 100 grams or 10 or more fly eggs and 1 or more maggot per 100 grams, 
or 2 or more maggots per 100 grams. 
4.  Paste, Pizza and Other Sauces  
30 or more fly eggs per 100 grams, or 15 or more fly eggs and 1 or more maggot per 100 grams, 
or 2 or more maggots per 100 grams. 
NOTE: Drosophila maggots 2 mm, or less in length shall be considered equivalent to fly eggs, 
for the purpose of this guide. 
REMARKS: 
Seizures involving these products must be discussed with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. 
Submit the following information *by e-mail* or FAX to CFSAN/Office of 
*Compliance*/Division of Enforcement (HFS-605) and await reply before proceeding:  Sample Number 
Article Involved 
Amount of Lot 
Codes 
Date of Shipment 
Dealer 
Shipper 
Analytical Conclusions 
SPECIMEN CHARGE: 
The article was adulterated when introduced into and while in interstate commerce, and is 
adulterated while held for sale after shipment in interstate commerce within the meaning of said 
Act 21 U.S.C. 342(a)(3), in that it consists in part of a filthy substance by reason of the presence 
therein of fly eggs and maggots. 
NOTE: Use direct reference citation authority only when prosecution is anticipated and evidence 
to support a prosecution is included with the adulteration charge. Evidence necessary to support 
a prosecution is specified in existing regulatory procedures issuances. 
*Material between asterisks is new or revised.* 
Issued: 1/1/73 
Reissued: 11/21/79 
Revised: 10/1/80 
Reissued: 12/1/82 
Revised: 12/8/88, 3/95, 5/2005 
Updated: 11/29/05