Sec. 550.235 Cherry Jam - Adulteration with Mold (CPG 7110.12)
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 jam has an average Howard mold count of 30% or more.
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 decomposed substance by reason of the presence
therein of mold.
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