Persius/hicric huggingface dataset:
CPG Sec. 550.100 Apple Butter - Adulteration 
with Mold; Rodent Filth, Insect 
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*: 
A minimum of six subsamples is required for examination. 
1.  Mold: The apple butter has an average mold count of 12% or more; 
or 
2.  Rodent Filth: The apple butter contains an average of 4 or more rodent hairs per 100 
grams; 
or 
3.  Insects: The apple butter contains an average of 5 or more whole or equivalent insects 
(not counting mites, aphids, thrips or scale insects) per 100 grams. 
REMARKS: 
Seizures of canned apple butter must be discussed with 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 CHARGE: 
Article adulterated when introduced into and while in interstate commerce, within the meaning 
of 21 U.S.C. 342(a)(3), in that it consists wholly or in part of a filthy substance by reason of 
presence therein of insects and rodent hairs; and of a decomposed substance by reason of 
presence therein of decomposed apple butter.  *Material between asterisks is new or revised* 
Issued: 10/1/80 
Revised: 3/95, 5/2005 
Updated: 11/29/05
CPG Sec. 550.150 Apricots - Canned - 
Adulteration with 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*: 
A minimum of 10 subsamples is required for examination. 
The apricots contain an average of 2 percent or more by count of insect infested or insect 
damaged fruit. 
REMARKS: 
Seizures of these products must be discussed with 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 CHARGE: 
Article adulterated when introduced into and while in interstate commerce within the meaning of 
21 U.S.C. 342(a)(3) in that it consists wholly or in part of a filthy substance by reason of 
presence therein of insects, insect fragments, insect webbing, insect excreta and insect damaged 
apricots.  *Material between asterisks is new or revised* 
Issued: 10/1/80 
Revised: 3/95, 5/2005 
Updated: 11/29/05
CPG Sec. 550.155 Apricot, Peach and Pear 
Nectars and Purees - Adulteration with Mold 
REGULATORY ACTION GUIDANCE: 
1.  Apricot, Peach and Pear Nectars  
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*: 
If the average Howard mold count for six or more subsamples is 12% or above. 
2.  Apricot, Peach and Pear Purees  
The following represents criteria for recommending legal action to CFSAN/Office of 
*Compliance*/Division of Enforcement (HFS-605): 
If the average Howard mold count for six or more subsamples of purees is 12% or above. 
REMARKS: 
After mixing nectar or puree well, make mold count according to the procedure specified in 
44.096 AOAC, 13th edition, that begins "Clean Howard cell ..." 
After September 16, 1983, prepared nectar and puree samples according to the AOAC Official 
First Action method for Howard mold count of Fruit Nectars, Purees, and Pastes. 
Seizures involving these products must be discussed with the U.S. Department of Agriculture 
because some lots may have been graded by them. Submit 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 CHARGE: 
Article (apricot/peach/pear nectar) (apricot/peach/pear puree) 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. 342(a)(3), in that it consists in part of a 
decomposed substance by reason of presence therein of (moldy/decomposed apricot/peach/pear 
material) (mold). 
NOTES: 
1.  Samples of nectars and infant food purees (apricot, peach, pear) collected during the FY 
1977 Retail Market Survey contained such low levels of insect and rodent filth that an 
action level is not established for such filth. However, since this indicates that significant 
amounts of insect and rodent filth are avoidable, the absence of an action level does not 
preclude recommending legal action to CFSAN/Office of *Compliance*/Division of 
Enforcement (HFS-605) based on findings of relatively low levels of insect and/or rodent 
filth in either infant or adult foods. 
2.  Only use direct citation authority 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 issuances. 
*Material between asterisks is new or revised* 
Issued: 4/1/83 
Revised: 3/95, 5/2005 
Updated: 11/29/05
CPG Sec. 550.225 Cherries Brined, Fresh, 
Canned and Frozen - Adulteration Involving 
Rot and Insect 
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*: 
Brined and maraschino - Maggots 
The cherries contain an average of 5% or more rejects due to maggots. 
Fresh, canned or frozen 
1.  Rot: The cherries contain an average of 7% or more rejects due to rot. 
 
or 
2.  Insects other than maggots: The cherries contain an average of 4% or more rejects due to 
insects other than maggots. 
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. 342(a)(3),* in that 
it consists in part of a (filthy) (decomposed) substance by reason of the presence therein of 
(maggots) (insects) (rotten/decomposed cherries). 
NOTE: Only use direct reference citation authority 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: 11/1/81 
Revised: 3/95, 5/2005 
Updated: 11/29/05
CPG Sec. 550.350 Figs; Fig Paste - Adulteration 
Involving Insect Infestation; Mold, Dirt 
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.  Figs  
The figs contain an average of 10% or more by count insect infested and/or moldy and/or dirty 
fruit or pieces of fruit. 
2.  Fig Paste  
The fig paste contains 13 or more insect heads per 100 grams of fig paste in each of 2 or more 
subsamples when examined by AOAC methods of analysis, 44.083(a) and (b), AOAC 12th Ed. 
or 44.A02 1st Suppl. 12th Ed. 
REMARKS: 
Seizures involving these products must be discussed with 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 CHARGE: 
Article adulterated when introduced into and while in interstate commerce, within meaning of 21 
U.S.C. 342(a)(3) in that it consists wholly or in part of a filthy substance by reason of presence 
therein of insects, insect webbing, insect excreta, insect damaged figs; dirt; and of a decomposed 
substance by reason of presence therein of moldy, decomposed figs. 
*Material between asterisks is new or revised.* 
Issued: 10/1/80 
Revised: 3/95, 5/2005 
Updated: 11/29/05
CPG Sec. 550.500 Lingon Berries, Canned - 
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*: 
Of a minimum of 12 subsamples examined: 
The canned lingon berries contain an average of 3 or more larvae per pound (net weight). 
REMARKS: 
Seizures of these products must be discussed with 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 CHARGE: 
Article adulterated when introduced into and while in interstate commerce within the meaning of 
21 U.S.C. 342(a)(3) in that it consists wholly or in part of a filthy substance by reason of the 
presence therein of insects. 
*Material between asterisks is new or revised*  Issued: 10/1/80 
Revised: 3/95, 5/2005 
Updated: 11/29/05
CPG Sec. 550.685 Pineapple, Canned; Imported 
and Domestic - Misbranding Involving Food 
Standards 
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*. 
Examination shows a number of cans deviating from standards that equals or exceeds the number 
under reject of the table with respect to one or more of the following individual factors: 
1.  *EXCESSIVELY TRIMMED - 145.180(b)(1)(iv) and (vii)* 
2.  *CORE MATERIAL - 145.180(b)(1)(i)* 
3.  *BLEMISHES - 145.180(b)(1)(iii)* 
4.  DRAINED WEIGHT FOR CRUSHED PINEAPPLE *145.180(b)(1)(vi)* 
5.  DRAINED WEIGHT FOR HEAVY PACK AND SOLID PACK CRUSHED 
PINEAPPLE *145.180(a)(6)(ii)* 
6.  IDENTITY OF CANNED PINEAPPLE *145.180(a)(1) and (2)*. 
If any lot or shipment of canned pineapple is in a form other than those described in *21 CFR 
145.180(a)(1) and (2),* submit one can and records to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 
CFSAN/Office of *Compliance/Division of Enforcement (HFS-605), 5100 Paint Branch 
Parkway, College Park, Maryland 20740,* for informational purposes. 
NOTE: The number of cans which deviate from the standards are those which have the same 
identity or quality factor, such as excessive trim, core material, blemishes, low drained weight, or 
improper identity, not a combination of identity and/or quality factors. For example, to detain or 
seize a lot based on the examination of 24 cans, 4 cans must be found substandard for trim or 4 
cans substandard for blemishes, or 4 cans substandard for core, etc. Likewise, rejection of a lot 
based on examination of 48 cans requires 7 cans to be found substandard for trim, or 7 cans 
substandard for blemishes, or 7 cans substandard for core, etc. 
Use the criteria given in Compliance Policy Guide "Standardized Canned Fruit - Misbranding 
Involving Improper Declaration *of* Packing Medium" (See Sec 550.800 for CPG 7110.29).  CHECK ANALYSIS: If the original analysis shows a lot is subject to detention or seizure 
because of excessive trim, core material, or blemish, *contact the Office of Nutritional Products, 
Labeling, and Dietary Supplements, Compliance and Enforcement Team (HFS-820) to determine 
if a check analysis is required.* 
     
*TABLE IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC CANNED PINEAPPLE ACTION CRITERIA* 
Number of Defective 
Number of Defective Cans in 
Cans in Total Sample 
Stage 1 Examination 
Stage 1 plus Stage 2 
No. Cans to  No. Cans to 
Sample 
be Examined  be Examined 
Size  Reject If 
Stage 1  Accept If Continue  Stage 2  Accept if  Reject if 
Equal to 
Not More to Stage 2  Not More  Equal to or 
or More 
than  if  than  More than 
than 
24  12  1  2,3  4  12  3  4 
36  18  1  2,3  4  18  5  6 
48  24  2  3,4  5  24  6  7 
*Material between asterisks is new or revised* 
Issued: 10/1/80 Revised: 3/95, 5/2005 
Updated: 11/29/05
CPG Sec. 550.690 Plums, Canned - Adulteration 
with Rot 
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*: 
NOTE: Examine a minimum of 12 subsamples for the lot, or 6 subsamples for each violative 
code. Confirm rot microscopically by presence of mold. 
The average for any code, or for the lot if no code is present, is 5% or more by count of plums 
with rot spots larger than the area of a circle 12 mm. in diameter. 
REMARKS: 
Seizures involving these products must be discussed with 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 
Article Involved 
Amount of Lot 
Codes 
Date of Shipment 
Dealer 
Shipper 
Analytical Conclusions 
  
SPECIMEN CHARGE: 
Article adulterated when introduced into and while in interstate commerce, within meaning of 21 
U.S.C. 342(a)(3) in that it consists wholly or in part of a decomposed substance by reason of 
presence therein of decomposed plums. 
*Material between asterisks is new or revised*  Issued: 10/1/80 
Revised: 3/95, 5/2005 
Updated: 11/29/05
CPG Sec. 550.700 Dried Prunes, Dehydrated 
Low Moisture Prunes, and Pitted Prunes - 
Adulteration Involving Insects; Decomposition; 
Dirt; Pits; and Pit Fragments 
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*: 
NOTE: Examine a minimum of ten subsamples. 
1.  Dried and Dehydrated Low Moisture Prunes - The average of the subsamples is 5 percent 
or more by count insect infested, moldy or decomposed, dirty and/or otherwise unfit 
prunes. 
2.  Pitted Prunes - Examination of a minimum of 50 prunes from each of 10 subs from each 
code, or from the lot if no codes are present, by microanalytical manual method M13K3 
shows the following: 
An average of 2% or more by count of prunes with whole pits and/or pit fragments 2mm or 
longer; 
and 
Four or more of the 10 subs examined contain 2% or more prunes by count with whole pits 
and/or pit fragments 2 mm or longer. 
REMARKS: 
Seizures of these products must be discussed with U.S.D.A. *E-mail* or FAX the following 
information 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: 
1.  Filth adulteration - Article adulterated when introduced into and while in interstate 
commerce, within the meaning of U.S.C. 342(a)(3) in that it consists wholly or in part of 
a filthy substance by reason of presence therein of insects, insect webbing, insect excreta, 
insect damaged prunes and dirt; and of a decomposed substance by reason of presence 
therein of moldy, decomposed prunes. 
2.  Pitted Prunes - Article adulterated when introduced into and while in interstate 
commerce, within the meaning of U.S.C. 342(b)(2) in that prunes with pits and/or pit 
fragments have been substituted wholly or in part for pitted prunes. 
Article misbranded when introduced into and while in interstate commerce, within meaning of 
*21 U.S.C. 343(a)(1)* in that label statement "Pitted Prunes" is false and misleading as applied 
to a product containing prunes with pit fragments. 
Issued: 10/1/80 
Revised: 3/95, 5/2005 
Updated: 11/29/05
CPG Sec. 550.750 Raisins - Adulteration 
Involving Mold, Sand, Grit, & 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*: 
NOTE: Examine a minimum of 10 subs from each code or from the lot if no codes are present. 
MOLD: Natural raisins average 5 percent or more by count moldy. 
SAND: The average is 40 milligrams or more of sand and grit per 100 grams of natural or 
Golden Bleached raisins. 
INSECTS: The following represents the criteria for recommending legal action to 
CFSAN/Office of *Compliance*/Division of Enforcement (HFS-605): 
Golden Bleached raisins contain an average of 10 or more whole insects or equivalent and 35 
Drosophila eggs per 8 ounces. 
REMARKS: 
Seizure of this product must be discussed with 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 
Article Involved 
Amount of Lot 
Codes 
Date of Shipment 
Dealer 
Shipper 
Analytical Conclusions 
  
SPECIMEN CHARGE:  MOLD: Article adulterated when introduced into and while in interstate commerce, within 
meaning of 21 U.S.C. 342(a)(3) in that it consists wholly or in part of a decomposed substance 
by reason of presence therein of moldy, decomposed raisins. 
SAND AND GRIT: Article adulterated when introduced into and while in interstate commerce, 
within meaning of 21 U.S.C. 342(a)(3) in that it is unfit for food by reason of presence therein of 
sand and grit. 
*Material between asterisks is new or revised* 
Issued: 10/1/80 
Revised: 3/95, 5/2005 
Updated: 11/29/05
CPG Sec. 550.800 Standardized Canned Fruit - 
Misbranding Involving Improper Declaration of 
Packing Medium 
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*: 
NOTE: Do not apply this guide when the deficiency in Brix density is due to overfilling with 
fruit. 
The article is a canned fruit for which there is a standard of identity specifying Brix densities of 
the packing medium; 
The average Brix measurement (at 15 or more days after canning) is more than below the 
minimum Brix density prescribed by the standard of identity for the packing medium declared on 
the label. 
REMARKS: 
Seizures involving these products must be discussed with 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 
Article Involved 
Amount of Lot 
Codes 
Date of Shipment 
Dealer 
Shipper 
Analytical Conclusions 
SPECIMEN CHARGE:  Improper Declaration of PACKING MEDIUM 
Article misbranded when introduced into and while in interstate commerce, within meaning of 
21 U.S.C. 343(g)(2), in that it purports to be and is represented as canned peaches, a food for 
which a definition and standard of identity has been prescribed by regulation (21 CFR 
145.170(a)) promulgated pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 341, and its label fails to bear, as section 
145.170(a)(4)(ii) of such definition and standard requires, the name of the optional packing 
medium present in such food, since its label bears the statement "Packed in heavy syrup," 
whereas, the article is packed in a medium designated as "Light Syrup" in such definition and 
standard. 
*Material between asterisks is new or revised* 
Issued: 10/1/80 
Revised: 3/95, 5/2005 
Updated: 11/29/05
CPG Sec. 550.850 Strawberries; Frozen, Whole, 
or Sliced - Adulteration with Sand, Mold 
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.  Mold: The strawberries have an average mold count of 45% or more and the mold count 
of at least one-half of the subsamples is 55% or more. 
or 
2.  Sand: The berries taste gritty. 
REMARKS: 
Seizures involving these products must be discussed with 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 
Article Involved 
Amount of Lot 
Codes 
Date of Shipment 
Dealer 
Shipper 
Analytical Conclusions 
  
SPECIMEN CHARGE: 
1.  Article adulterated when introduced into and while in interstate commerce, within 
meaning of 21 U.S.C. 342(a)(3), in that it consists wholly or in part of a decomposed 
substance by reason of presence therein of decomposed strawberries. 
2.  Article adulterated when introduced into and while in interstate commerce, within 
meaning of 21 U.S.C. 342(a)(3), in that it is unfit for food by reason of being gritty to the 
taste.  *Material between asterisks is new or revised* 
Issued: 10/1/80 
Revised: 3/95, 5/2005 
Updated: 11/29/05