Sec. 550.260 Cranberry Sauce Adulteration with Mold (CPG 7110.07)
REGULATORY ACTION GUIDANCE:
The following represents criteria for direct reference seizure to the *Division of
Compliance Management and Operations (HFC-210)* and for direct citation by District
Offices:
The average Howard Mold Count for six or more subsamples exceeds 15% or if the Howard
Mold Count for any one subsample exceeds 50%.
SPECIMEN CHARGE:
Article adulterated (when introduced 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 the presence
therein of moldy, decomposed cranberries.
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: 10/1/80
Revised: 11/1/81, 3/95