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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 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