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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: October 10, 2024) |
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Title 7 - Agriculture |
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Subtitle B - Regulations of the Department of Agriculture |
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Chapter I - Agricultural Marketing Service (Standards, Inspections, Marketing Practices), Department of Agriculture |
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SubChapter C - Requirements and Standards Under the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 and the Egg Products Inspection Act |
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Part 51 - Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, and Other Products (Inspection, Certification, and Standards) |
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Subpart S - United States Standards for Fresh Tomatoes |
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§ 51.1855 - U.S. No. 1.
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§ 51.1855 U.S. No. 1.
“U.S. No. 1” consists of tomatoes which meet the following requirements:
(a) Basic requirements:
(1) Similar varietal characteristics;
(2) Mature;
(3) Not overripe or soft;
(4) Clean;
(5) Well developed;
(6) Fairly well formed; and,
(7) Fairly smooth.
(b) Free from:
(1) Decay;
(2) Freezing injury; and
(3) Sunscald.
(c) Not damaged by any other cause.
(d) For tolerances see § 51.1861.