Updated: 2005-11-29
REGULATORY ACTION GUIDANCE:
The following represents the criteria for direct reference seizure to the Division of
Compliance Management and Operations (HFC-210) and for direct citation by the
District Offices:
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:
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