Allspice, Ground Insect Filth

(AOAC 981.21) Average of 30 or more insect fragments per 10 grams

Rodent filth

(AOAC 981.21) Average of 1 or more rodent hairs per 10 grams

DEFECT SOURCE: Insect fragments - pre/post harvest and processing insect infestation. Rodent hair - post harvest and/or processing contamination with animal hair or excreta

SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic

Allspice, Whole Mold

(MPM-V32) Average of 5% or more berries by weight are moldy

DEFECT SOURCE: : Preharvest and/or post harvest infection

SIGNIFICANCE: Potential health hazard - may contain mycotoxin producing fungi

Apple Butter Mold

(AOAC 975.51) Average of mold count is 12% or more

Rodent filth

(AOAC 945.76) Average of 4 or more rodent hairs per 100 grams of apple butter

Insects

(AOAC 945.76) Average of 5 or more whole or equivalent insects (not counting mites, aphids, thrips, or scale insects) per 100 grams of apple butter

DEFECT SOURCE: Mold - post harvest infection. Rodent hair - post harvest and/or processing contamination with animal hair. Whole or equivalent insects - preharvest, and/or post harvest and/or processing insect infestation,

SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic

Apricots, Canned Insect filth

(MPM-V51) Average of 2% or more by count has been damaged or infected by insects

DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest insect infestation

SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic

Asparagus, Canned or Frozen Insect filth

(MPM-V93) 10% by count of spears or pieces are infested with 6 or more attached asparagus beetle eggs and/or sacs

Insects

(MPM-V93 ) Asparagus contains an average of 40 or more thrips per 100 grams

OR

Insects (whole or equivalent) of 3mm or longer have an average aggregate length of 7mm or longer per 100 grams of asparagus

DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest insect infestation

SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic

Bay (Laurel) Leaves Mold

(MPM-V32 ) * Average of 5% or more pieces by weight are moldy

Insect filth

(MPM-V32) Average of 5% or more pieces by weight are insect-infested

Mammalian excreta

(MPM-V32) Average of 1 mg or more mammalian excreta per pound after processing

DEFECT SOURCE: Mold - preharvest infection. Insect infestation - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing insect infestation. Mammalian excreta - post harvest and/or processing animal contamination

SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic

Beets, Canned Rot Average of 5% or more pieces by weight with dry rot

DEFECT SOURCE: Preharvest mold infection

SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic

Berries: Drupelet, Canned and Frozen (blackberries, raspberries, etc.) Mold

(AOAC 955.47) Average mold count is 60% or more

Insects and larvae

(AOAC 981.20) Average of 4 or more larvae per 500 grams

OR

Average of 10 or more whole insects or equivalent per 500 grams (excluding thrips, aphids and mites)

DEFECT SOURCE: Insects and larvae - preharvest insect infestation. Mold - post harvest infection

Significance: Aesthetic

Berries: Lingon, Canned (European cranberry) Insect larvae

( MPM-V64) Average of 3 or more larvae per pound in a minimum of 12 subsamples

DEFECT SOURCE: Insects-pre-harvest insect infestation

Significance: Aesthetic

Berries: Multer, Canned Insects

( MPM-V64) Average of 40 or more thrips per No.2 can in all subsamples and 20% of subsamples are materially infested

DEFECT SOURCE: Insects-pre-harvest insect infestation

Significance: Aesthetic

Broccoli, Frozen Insects and mites

(AOAC 945.82) Average of 60 or more aphids and/or thrips and/or mites per 100 grams

DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest insect infestation

Significance: Aesthetic

Brussels Sprouts, Frozen Insects

( MPM-V95) Average of 30 or more aphids and/or thrips per 100 grams

DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest insect infestation

Significance: Aesthetic

Capsicum Pods Insect filth and/or mold

( MPM-V32) Average of more than 3% of pods by weight are insect-infested and/or moldy

Mammalian excreta

( MPM-V32) Average of more than 1mg mammalian excreta per pound

DEFECT SOURCE: Insect infested - preharvest and/or post harvest insect infestation. Mold - preharvest and/or post harvest infection, Mammalian excreta - post harvest and/or processing animal contamination

Significance: Aesthetic, Potential health hazard - mold may contain mycotoxin producing fungi

Ground Capsicum (excluding paprika) Mold

(AOAC 945.94) Average mold count is more than 20%

Insect filth

(AOAC 978.22) Average of more than 50 insect fragments per 25 grams

Rodent filth

(AOAC 978.22) Average of more than 6 rodent hairs per 25 grams

DEFECT SOURCE: Mold - pre-harvest and/or post harvest mold infection. Insect fragments - pre-harvest and/or post harvest and/or processing insect infestation. Rodent hair - pre-harvest and/or post harvest and/or processing contamination with animal hair or excreta

Significance: Aesthetic, Mold may contain mycotoxin producing fungi

Ground Paprika Mold

(AOAC 945.94) Average mold count is more than 20%

Insect filth

(AOAC 977.25B) Average of more than 75 insect fragments per 25 grams

Rodent filth

(AOAC 977.25B) Average of more than 11 rodent hairs per 25 grams

DEFECT SOURCE: Mold - pre and/or post harvest mold infection. Insect fragments - pre and/or post harvest and/or processing insect infestation. Rodent hair - pre and/or post harvest and/or processing contamination with animal hair or excreta

Significance: Aesthetic, Potential health hazard - mold may contain mycotoxin producing fungi

Cassia (or) Cinnamon Bark, Whole Mold

( MPM-V32) Average of 5% or more pieces by weight are moldy

Insect filth

( MPM-V32) Average of 5% or more pieces by weight are insect-infested

Mammalian excreta

( MPM-V32) Average of 1 mg or more mammalian excreta per pound

DEFECT SOURCE: Mold - post harvest mold infection. Insect infestation - post harvest and/or processing. Mammalian excreta - post harvest and/or processing animal contamination.

Significance: Aesthetic

Cinnamon, Ground Insect filth

(AOAC 968.38b) Average of 400 or more insect fragments per 50 gram

Rodent filth

(AOAC 968.38b) Average of 11 or more rodent hairs per 50 grams

DEFECT SOURCE: Insect fragments - post harvest and/or processing insect infestation. Rodent hair - post harvest and/or processing contamination with animal hair or excreta

Significance: Aesthetic

Cherries: Brined and Maraschino Insect filth

( MPM-V48) Average of 5% or more pieces are rejects due to maggots

DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest insect infestation

Significance: Aesthetic

Cherries: Fresh, Canned, or Frozen Rot

( MPM-V48) Average of 7% or more pieces are rejects due to rot

Insect filth

( MPM-V48) Average of 4% or more pieces are rejects due to insects other than maggots

DEFECT SOURCE: Insect reject - Pre-harvest and/or post harvest insect infestation, Rot reject - pre-harvest mold infection

SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic

Cherry Jam Mold

( MPM-V61) Average mold count is 30% or more

DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest mold infection

Significance: Aesthetic

Chocolate and Chocolate Liquor Insect filth

(AOAC 965.38) Average is 60 or more insect fragments per 100 grams when 6 100-gram subsamples are examined

OR

Any 1 subsample contains 90 or more insect fragments

Rodent filth

(AOAC 965.38) Average is 1 or more rodent hairs per 100 grams in 6 100-gram subsamples examined

OR

Any 1 subsample contains 3 or more rodent hairs

Shell

(AOAC 968.10-970.23) For chocolate liquor, if the shell is in excess of 2% calculated on the basis of alkali-free nibs

DEFECT SOURCE: Insect fragments - post harvest and/or processing insect infestation, Rodent hair - post harvest and/or processing contamination with animal hair or excreta, Shell - processing contamination

Significance: Aesthetic

Citrus Fruit Juices, Canned Mold

(AOAC 970.75) Average mold count is 10% or more

Insects and insect eggs

(AOAC 970.72) 5 or more Drosophila and other fly eggs per 250 ml or 1 or more maggots per 250 ml

DEFECT SOURCE: Mold - processing contamination, Fly eggs and/or maggots - post harvest insect infestation

Significance: Aesthetic

Cloves Stems

( MPM-V32) Average of 5% or more stems by weight

DEFECT SOURCE: Harvest

SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic, economic adulteration

Cocoa Beans Mold

( MPM-V18) More than 4% of beans by count are moldy

Insect filth

( MPM-V18) More than 4% of beans by count are insect-infested including insect-damaged

Insect filth and/or mold More than 6% of beans by count are insect-infested or moldy

NOTE: Level differs when both filth and mold are present

Mammalian excreta

( MPM-V18) Average of 10 mg or more mammalian excreta per pound

DEFECT SOURCE: Mold - post harvest infection, Insect infested/damaged - post harvest and/or processing insect infestation, Mammalian excreta - post harvest and/or processing animal contamination

Significance: Aesthetic, Potential health hazard - may contain mycotoxin producing fungi

Cocoa Powder Press Cake Insect filth

(AOAC 965.38) Average of 75 or more insect fragments per subsample of 50 grams when 6 subsamples are examined

OR

Any 1 subsample contains 125 or more insect fragments

Rodent filth

(AOAC 965.38) Average in 6 or more subsamples is 2 or more rodent hairs per subsample of 50 grams

OR

Any 1 subsample contains 4 or more rodent hairs

Shell

(AOAC 968.10-970.23) 2% or more shell calculated on the basis of alkali-free nibs.

DEFECT SOURCE: Insect fragments - post harvest and/or processing insect infestation, Rodent hair - post harvest and/or processing contamination with animal hair or excreta, Shell - processing contamination

Significance: Aesthetic

Coffee Beans, Graded Green Grade defects

( MPM-V6) Beans are poorer than Grade 8 of the New York Green Coffee Association

DEFECT SOURCE: Quality - processing

Significance: Aesthetic, economic adulteration

Mold

( MPM-V1) Average of 10% or more beans by count are moldy

DEFECT SOURCE: Insect infested/damaged - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing insect infestation, Mold - post harvest and/or processing infection

Significance: Aesthetic, Potential health hazard - mold may contain mycotoxin producing fungi

Condimental Seeds Other than Fennel Seeds and Sesame Seeds Mammalian excreta

( MPM-V32) Average of 3 mg or more of mammalian excreta per pound

DEFECT SOURCE: Post harvest and/or processing animal contamination

Significance: Aesthetic

Corn: Sweet Corn, Canned Insect larvae

(AOAC 973.61) Insect larvae (corn ear worms, corn borers) 2 or more 3mm or longer larvae, cast skins, larval or cast skin fragments of corn ear worms or corn borer and the aggregate length of such larvae, cast skins, larval or cast skin fragments exceeds 12 mm in 24 pounds (24 No. 303 cans or equivalent)

DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest insect infestation

Significance: Aesthetic

Corn Husks for Tamales Insect filth

( MPM-V115) Average of 5 % or more husks by weight are insect-infested (including insect-damaged)

Mold

( MPM-V115) Average of 5% or more husks by weight are moldy

DEFECT SOURCE: Insect infested - preharvest and/or processing insect infestation, Mold - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing infection

Significance: Aesthetic

Cornmeal Insects

(AOAC 981.19) Average of 1 or more whole insects (or equivalent) per 50 grams

Insect filth

(AOAC 981.19) Average of 25 or more insect fragments per 25 grams

Rodent filth

(AOAC 981.19) Average of 1 or more rodent hairs per 25 grams

OR

Average of 1 or more rodent excreta fragment per 50 grams

DEFECT SOURCE: Insects and insect fragments - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing insect infestation, Rodent hair and excreta fragments - post harvest and/or processing contamination with animal hair or excreta

SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic

Cranberry Sauce Mold

(AOAC 970.76) Average mold count is more than 15%

OR

The mold count of any 1 subsample is more than 50%

DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest and/or post harvest infection

Significance: Aesthetic

Cumin Seed Sand and grit

(AOAC 975.48) Average of 9.5% or more ash and/or 1.5% or more acid insoluble ash

DEFECT SOURCE: Harvest contamination

Significance: Aesthetic

Currant Jam, Black Mold

( MPM-V61) Average mold count is 75% or more

DEFECT SOURCE: Post harvest and/or processing infection

Significance: Aesthetic

Currants Insect filth

( MPM-V53) 5% or more, by count, wormy in the average of the subsamples

DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest insect infestation

Significance: Aesthetic

Curry Powder Insect filth

(AOAC 975.48) Average of 100 or more insect fragments per 25 grams

Rodent filth

(AOAC 975.48) Average of 4 or more rodent hairs per 25 grams

DEFECT SOURCE: Insect fragments - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing insect infestation, Rodent hair - post harvest and/or processing contamination with animal hair or excreta

Significance: Aesthetic

Date Material (Chopped, Sliced, (or) Macerated) Insects

( MPM-V53) 10 or more dead insects (whole or equivalent) in 1 or more subsamples

OR

5 or more dead insects (whole or equivalent) per 100 grams

Pits

( MPM-V53) 2 or more pits and/or pit fragments 2 mm or longer measured in the longest dimension per 900 grams

DEFECT SOURCE: Insects - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing insect infestation, Pits - processing

SIGNIFICANCE: Insects - Aesthetic, Pits - mouth/tooth injury

Dates, Pitted Multiple

( MPM-V53) Average of 5% or more dates by count are rejects (moldy, dead insects, insect excreta, sour, dirty, and/or worthless) as determined by macroscopic sequential examination

Pits

( MPM-V53) Average of 2 or more pits and/or pit fragments 2 mm or longer in the longest dimension per 100 dates

DEFECT SOURCE: Insects, insect excreta, & mold - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing, Sour & worthless - preharvest, Dirt - harvest contamination, Pits - processing

Significance: Insects, insect excreta, mold, sour & worthless, dirt - Aesthetic, Pits - mouth/tooth injury

Dates, Whole Multiple

( MPM-V53) Average of 5% or more dates by count are rejects (moldy, dead insects, insect excreta, sour, dirty, and/or worthless) as determined by macroscopic sequential examination

DEFECT SOURCE: Insects, insect excreta, & mold - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing, Sour & worthless - preharvest, Dirt - harvest contamination

Significance: Aesthetic

Eggs and Other Egg Products, Frozen Decomposition

(AOAC 939.14, 940.36, 940.37) 2 or more cans decomposed and at least 2 subsamples from decomposed cans have direct microscopic counts of 5 million or more bacteria per gram

DEFECT SOURCE: Processing (incubator rejects)

Significance: Economic

Fennel Seed Insects

( MPM-V32) 20% or more of subsamples contain insects

Mammalian excreta

( MPM-V32) 20% or more of subsamples contain mammalian excreta

OR

average of more than 3 mg of mammalian excreta per pound

DEFECT SOURCE: Insects - preharvest and/or post harvest insect infestation, Excreta - post harvest and/or processing animal contamination

SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic

Fig Paste Insects

(AOAC 964.23) Contains 13 or more insect heads per 100 grams of fig paste in each of 2 or more subsamples

DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest and/or post harvest and/or processing insect infestation

Significance: Aesthetic

Figs Insect filth and/or mold and/or dirty fruit or pieces of fruit

( MPM-V53) Average of 10% or more by count are insect-infested and/or moldy and/or dirty fruit or pieces of fruit

DEFECT SOURCE: Insect infested - Pre-harvest and/or post harvest infestation, Moldy - preharvest infection. Dirt - harvest contamination

Significance: Aesthetic, Potential health hazard - may contain mycotoxin producing fungi

Tullibees, Ciscoes, Inconnus, Chubs, and Whitefish Parasites (cysts)

( MPM-V28) 50 parasitic cysts per 100 pounds (whole or fillets), provided that 20% of the fish examined are infested

DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest infection

Significance: Aesthetic

Blue Fin and other Fresh Water Herring Parasites (cysts)

( MPM-V28) 60 parasitic cysts per 100 fish (fish averaging 1 pound or less) or 100 pounds of fish averaging over 1 pound), provided that 20% of the fish examined are infested

DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest infection

Significance: Aesthetic

Red Fish and Ocean Perch Parasites (copepods)

( MPM-V28) 3 % of the fillets examined contain 1 or more copepods accompanied by pus pockets

DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest infection

Significance: Aesthetic

Ginger, Whole Insect filth and/or mold

( MPM-V32) Average of 3% or more pieces by weight are insect-infested and/or moldy

Mammalian excreta

( MPM-V32) Average of 3 mg or more of mammalian excreta per pound

DEFECT SOURCE: Insect infestation - post harvest and/or processing, Mold - post harvest and/or processing infection, Mammalian excreta - post harvest and/or processing animal contamination

Significance: Aesthetic, Potential health hazard - may contain mycotoxin producing fungi

Greens, Canned Mildew

(AOAC 967.23) Average of 10% or more of leaves, by count or weight, showing mildew over 1/2" in diameter

DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest infection

Significance: Aesthetic

Hops Insects

(AOAC 967.23) Average of more than 2,500 aphids per 10 grams

DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest infestation

Significance: Aesthetic

Macaroni and Noodle Products Insect filth

(AOAC 969.41) Average of 225 insect fragments or more per 225 grams in 6 or more subsamples

Rodent filth

(AOAC 969.41) Average of 4.5 rodent hairs or more per 225 grams in 6 or more subsamples

DEFECT SOURCE: Insect fragments - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing infestation. Rodent hair - post harvest and/or processing contamination with animal hair or excreta

Significance: Aesthetic

Mace Insect filth and/or mold

( MPM-V32) Average of 3% or more pieces by weight are insect-infested and/or moldy

Mammalian excreta

( MPM-V32) Average of 3 mg or more of mammalian excreta per pound

Foreign matter

( MPM-V32) Average of 1.5% or more of foreign matter through a 20-mesh sieve

DEFECT SOURCE: Insect infestation - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing. Mold - preharvest and/or post harvest infection, Mammalian excreta - post harvest and/or processing animal contamination, Foreign matter - post harvest contamination

Significance: Aesthetic

Marjoram, Whole Plant, Unprocessed Insect filth and/or mold

( MPM-V32) Average of 5% or more pieces by weight are insect-infested or moldy

Mammalian excreta

( MPM-V32) Average of 1 mg or more mammalian excreta per pound

DEFECT SOURCE: Insect infestation - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing, Mold - post harvest and/or processing infection, Mammalian excreta - post harvest and/or processing animal contamination

Significance: Aesthetic

Marjoram, Ground Insect filth

(AOAC 975.49) Average of 1175 or more insect fragments per 10 grams

Rodent filth

(AOAC 975.49) Average of 8 or more rodent hairs per 10 grams

DEFECT SOURCE: Insect fragments - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing insect infestation, Rodent hair - post harvest and/or processing contamination with animal hair or excreta

Significance: Aesthetic

Marjoram, Unground Insect filth

(AOAC 985.39) Average of 250 or more insect fragments per 10 grams

Rodent filth

(AOAC 985.39) Average of 2 or more rodent hairs per 10 grams

DEFECT SOURCE: Insect fragments - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing insect infestation, Rodent hair - processing contamination with animal hair or excreta

Significance: Aesthetic

Mushrooms, Canned and Dried Insects

(AOAC 967.24) Average of over 20 or more maggots of any size per 100 grams of drained mushrooms and proportionate liquid or 15 grams of dried mushrooms

OR

Average of 5 or more maggots 2 mm or longer per 100 grams of drained mushrooms and proportionate liquid or 15 grams of dried mushrooms

Mites

(AOAC 967.24) Average of 75 mites per 100 grams drained mushrooms and proportionate liquid or 15 grams of dried mushrooms

Decomposition

( MPM-V100) Average of more than 10% of mushrooms are decomposed

DEFECT SOURCE: Insects - preharvest insect infestation, Mites - preharvest and/or post harvest infestation, Decomposition - preharvest infection

Significance: Aesthetic

Nectars, Apricot, Peach and Pear Mold Average mold count is 12% or more

DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest infection

Significance: Aesthetic

Nutmeg, Whole Insect filth and/or mold

( MPM-V41) Average of 10% or more pieces by count are insect-infested and/or moldy

DEFECT SOURCE: Insect infestation - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing, Mold - preharvest and/or post harvest infection

SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic, Potential health hazard - may contain mycotoxin producing fungi

Nutmeg, Ground Insect filth

(AOAC 979.26) Average of 100 or more insect fragments per 10 grams

Rodent filth

(AOAC 979.26) Average of 1 or more rodent hairs per 10 grams

DEFECT SOURCE: Insect fragments - post harvest and/or processing insect infestation, Rodent hair - post harvest and/or processing contamination with animal hair or excreta

Significance: Aesthetic

Nuts, Tree Multiple Defects

( MPM-V81) Reject nuts (insect-infested, rancid, moldy, gummy, and shriveled or empty shells) as determined by macroscopic examination at or in excess of the following levels:

Nut Type Unshelled % Shelled % Almonds 5 5 Brazils 10 5 Cashew -- 5 Green Chestnuts 15 -- Baked Chestnuts 10 -- Dried Chestnuts -- 5 Filberts 10 5 Lichee Nuts 5 -- Pecans 10 5 Pili Nuts 15 10 Pistachios 10 5 Walnuts 10 5

DEFECT SOURCE: Insect infested - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing, Mold - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing infection, Gummy & shriveled - preharvest physiological condition, Rancidity - post harvest

Significance: Aesthetic, Potential health hazard - may contain mycotoxin producing fungi

Pitted olives Pits

( MPM-V67) Average of 1.3 percent or more by count of olives with whole pits and/or pit fragments 2 mm or longer measured in the longest dimension

DEFECT SOURCE: Processing

Significance: Mouth/tooth injury

Imported Green olives Insect damage

( MPM-V67) 7% or more olives by count showing damage by olive fruit fly

DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest insect infestation

Significance: Aesthetic

Salad olives Pits

( MPM-V67) Average of 1.3 or more olives by count of olives with whole pits and/or pit fragments 2 mm or longer measured in the longest dimension

Insect damage

( MPM-V67) 9% or more olives by weight showing damage by olive fruit fly

DEFECT SOURCE: Pits - processing, Insect damage - preharvest insect infestation

SIGNIFICANCE: Pits - mouth/tooth injury, Insect damage - Aesthetic

Salt-cured olives Insects

( MPM-V67) Average of 10% or more olives by count with 10 or more scale insects each

Mold

( MPM-V67) Average of 25% or more olives by count are moldy

DEFECT SOURCE: Scale insects - preharvest infestation, Mold - post harvest and/or processing infection

Significance: Aesthetic

Imported Black olives Insect damage

( MPM-V67) 10% or more olives by count showing damage by olive fruit fly

DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest insect infestation

Significance: Aesthetic

Oregano, Whole Plant, Unprocessed Insect filth and/or mold weight

( MPM-V32) Average of 5% or more insect infested and/or moldy pieces by weight

Mammalian excreta

( MPM-V32) Average of 1 mg or more mammalian excreta per pound

DEFECT SOURCE: Insect infested - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing, Mold - post harvest and/or processing infection, Mammalian excreta - post harvest and/or processing animal contamination

Significance: Aesthetic

Oregano, Ground Insect filth

(AOAC 975.49) Average of 1250 or more insect fragments per 10 grams

Rodent filth

(AOAC 975.49) Average of 5 or more rodent hairs per 10 grams

DEFECT SOURCE: Insect fragments - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing insect infestation, Rodent hair - post harvest and/or processing contamination with animal hair or excreta

Significance: Aesthetic

Oregano, Crushed Insect filth

(AOAC 969.44) Average of 300 or more insect fragments per 10 grams

Rodent filth

(AOAC 969.44) Average of 2 or more rodent hairs per 10 grams

DEFECT SOURCE: Insect fragments - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing insect infestation, Rodent hair - post harvest and/or processing contamination with animal hair or excreta

Significance: Aesthetic

Peaches, Canned and Frozen Mold/Insect damage

( MPM-V51) Average of 3% or more fruit by count are wormy or moldy

Insects

( MPM-V51) In 12 1-pound cans or equivalent, one or more larvae and/or larval fragments whose aggregate length exceeds 5 mm

DEFECT SOURCE: Mold - preharvest and/or post harvest infection, Insect damage - preharvest insect infestation, Larvae - preharvest insect infestation

Significance: Aesthetic

Peanut Butter Insect filth

(AOAC 968.35) Average of 30 or more insect fragments per 100 grams

Rodent filth

(AOAC 968.35) Average of 1 or more rodent hairs per 100 grams

Grit

(AOAC 968.35) Gritty taste and water insoluble inorganic residue is more than 25 mg per 100 grams

DEFECT SOURCE: Insect fragments - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing insect infestation, Rodent hair - post harvest and/or processing contamination with animal hair or excreta, Grit - harvest contamination

Significance: Aesthetic

Peanuts, Shelled Multiple defects

( MPM-V89) Average of 5% or more kernels by count are rejects (insect-infested, moldy, rancid, otherwise decomposed, and dirty)

Insects

( MPM-V89) Average of 20 or more whole insects or equivalent in 100-pound bag siftings

DEFECT SOURCE: Insect infested - post harvest and/or processing infestation, Moldy - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing infection, Rancid & decomposed - post harvest abuse, Dirty - harvest contamination.

Significance: Aesthetic, Potential health hazard - may contain mycotoxin producing fungi

Peanuts, Unshelled Multiple defects

( MPM-V89) Average of 10% or more peanuts by count are rejects (insect- infested, moldy, rancid, otherwise decomposed, and dirty)

DEFECT SOURCE: Insect infested - post harvest and/or processing infestation, Mold - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing infection, Rancid & decomposed - post harvest abuse

Significance: Aesthetic, Potential health hazard - may contain mycotoxin producing fungi

Peas: Black-Eyed, Cowpeas, Field Peas, Dried Insect damage

( MPM-V104) Average of 10% or more by count of class 6 damage or higher in minimum of 12 subsamples

DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest and/or post harvest insect infestation

Significance: Aesthetic

Peas, Black-Eyed Peas, Cowpeas, (Succulent), Canned Insect larvae

( MPM-V104) Average of 5 or more cowpea curculio larvae or the equivalent per No. 2 can

DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest and/or post harvest insect infestation

Significance: Aesthetic

Peas and Beans, Dried Insect filth

( MPM-V104) Average of 5% or more by count insect-infested and/or insect-damaged by storage insects in a minimum of 12 subsamples

DEFECT SOURCE: preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing infestation

Significance: Aesthetic

Pepper, Whole (Black & White) Insect filth and/or insect-mold

( MPM-V39) Average of 1% or more pieces by weight are infested and/or moldy

Mammalian excreta

( MPM-V39) Average of 1 mg or more mammalian excreta per pound

Foreign matter

( MPM-V39) Average of 1% or more pickings and siftings by weight

DEFECT SOURCE: Insect infested - post harvest and/or processing infestation, Moldy - post harvest and/or processing infection, Mammalian excreta - post harvest and/or processing animal contamination, Foreign material - post harvest contamination

Significance: Aesthetic, Potential health hazard - mammalian excreta may contain salmonella

Pepper, Ground Insect filth

(AOAC 972.40) Average of 475 or more insect fragments per 50 grams

Rodent filth

(AOAC 972.40) Average of 2 or more rodent hairs per 50 grams

DEFECT SOURCE: Insect fragments - post harvest and/or processing insect infestation, Rodent hair - post harvest and/or processing contamination with animal hair or excreta

Significance: Aesthetic

Pineapple, Canned Mold

(AOAC 970.75, MPM-V73) Average mold count is 20% or more

OR

The mold count of any 1 subsample is 60% or more

DEFECT SOURCE: Processing mold contamination

Significance: Aesthetic

Pineapple Juice Mold

(AOAC 970.75) Average mold count is 15% or more

OR

The mold count of any 1 subsample is 40% or more

DEFECT SOURCE: Processing mold contamination

Significance: Aesthetic

Plums, Canned Rot

( MPM-V51) Average of 5% or more plums by count with rot spots larger than the area of a circle 12 mm in diameter

DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest and/or post harvest infection

Significance: Aesthetic

Popcorn Rodent filth

(AOAC 950.91) 1 or more rodent excreta pellets are found in 1 or more subsamples, and 1 or more rodent hairs are found in 2 or more other subsamples

OR

2 or more rodent hairs per pound and rodent hair is found in 50% or more of the subsamples

OR

20 or more gnawed grains per pound and rodent hair is found in 50% or more of the subsamples

Field corn 5% or more by weight of field corn

DEFECT SOURCE: Rodent excreta - post harvest and/or processing animal contamination, Rodent hair - post harvest and/or processing contamination with animal hair or excreta, Rodent gnawing - post harvest and/or processing damage, Field corn - harvest contamination

Significance: Aesthetic

Potato Chips Rot

( MPM-V113) Average of 6% or more pieces by weight contain rot

DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest and/or post harvest infection

Significance: Aesthetic

Prunes Dried and Dehydrated, Low-Moisture Multiple defects

( MPM-V53) Average of a minimum of 10 subsamples is 5% or more prunes by count are rejects (insect-infested, moldy or decomposed, dirty, and/or otherwise unfit )

DEFECT SOURCE: Insect infested - preharvest infestation, Moldy & decomposed - preharvest infection, Dirty - harvest contamination, Otherwise unfit - preharvest condition

Significance: Aesthetic

Prunes, Pitted Pits

( MPM-V53) Average of 2% or more by count with whole pits and/or pit fragments 2 mm or longer and 4 or more of 10 subsamples of pitted prunes have 2% or more by count with whole pits and/or pit fragments 2 mm or longer

DEFECT SOURCE: Processing

Significance: Mouth/tooth injury

Puree, Apricot, Peach and Pear Mold

(AOAC 982.33) Average mold count is 12% or more

DEFECT SOURCE: preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing infection

Significance: Aesthetic

Raisins, Natural & Golden Mold

( MPM-V76) Average of 10 subsamples is 5% or more, by count, moldy raisins

Sand and Grit

( MPM-V76) Average of 40 mg or more of sand and grit per 100 grams of natural or golden bleached raisins

DEFECT SOURCE: Mold - post harvest and/or processing infection, Sand - post harvest contamination

Significance: Aesthetic

Raisins, Golden Insects and insect eggs

(AOAC 969.42 & MPM-V76) 10 or more whole or equivalent insects and 35 Drosophila eggs per 8 oz.

DEFECT SOURCE: Post harvest and/or processing infestation

Significance: Aesthetic

Sage, Whole Plant, Unprocessed Insect filth

( MPM-V32) Average of 5% or more pieces by weight are insect infested

Mammalian excreta

( MPM-V32) Average of 1 mg or more per pound after processing

DEFECT SOURCE: Insect infested - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing infestation, Mammalian excreta - post harvest and/or processing animal contamination

Significance: Aesthetic

Sage, Ground Insect filth

(AOAC 985.38) Average of 200 or more insect fragments per 10 grams

Rodent filth

(AOAC 985.38) Average of 9 or more rodent hairs per 10 grams

DEFECT SOURCE: Insect fragments - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing infestation, Rodent hair - post harvest and/or processing contamination with animal hair or excreta

Significance: Aesthetic

Sauerkraut Insects

(AOAC 955.45) Average of more than 50 thrips per 100 grams

DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest insect infestation

Significance: Aesthetic

Sesame Seeds Insect filth

( MPM-V32) Average of 5% or more seeds by weight are insect-infested or damaged

Mold

( MPM-V32) Average of 5% or more seeds by weight are decomposed

Mammalian excreta

( MPM-V32) Average of 5 mg or more mammalian excreta per found

Foreign matter

( MPM-V32) Average of 0.5% or more foreign matter by weight

DEFECT SOURCE: Insect infested - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing infestation, Mold - preharvest infection, Mammalian excreta - post harvest and/or processing animal contamination, Foreign matter - post processing and/or processing contamination

Significance: Aesthetic

Spices, Leafy, Other Than Bay Leaves Insect filth and/or mold

( MPM-V32) Average of 5% or more pieces by weight are insect-infested and/or moldy

Mammalian excreta

( MPM-V32) Average of 1 mg or more of Mammalian excreta per pound after processing

DEFECT SOURCE: Insect infested - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing infestation, Mold - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing infection, Mammalian excreta - post harvest and/or processing animal contamination

Significance: Aesthetic

Spinach, Canned or Frozen Insects and mites

(AOAC 974.33) Average of 50 or more aphids, thrips and/or mites per 100 grams

OR

2 or more 3 mm or longer larvae and/or larval fragments or spinach worms (caterpillars) whose aggregate length exceeds 12 mm are present in 24 pounds

OR

Leaf miners of any size average 8 or more per 100 grams or leaf miners 3 mm or longer average 4 or more per 100 grams

DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest infestation

Significance: Aesthetic

Strawberries: Frozen Whole or Sliced Mold

(AOAC 952.22) Average mold count of 45% or more and mold count of at least half of the subsamples is 55% or more

Grit Berries taste gritty

DEFECT SOURCE: Mold - post harvest and/or processing infection, Grit - harvest contamination

Significance: Aesthetic

Thyme, Whole Ploant, Unprocessed Insect filth

( MPM-V32) Average of 5% or more pieces by weight are insect infested and/or moldy

Mammalian excreta

( MPM-V32) Average of 1 mg or more mammalian excreta per pound after processing

DEFECT SOURCE: Insect infested - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing infestation, Mold - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing infection, Mammalian excreta - post harvest and/or processing animal contamination

Significance: Aesthetic

Thyme, Ground Insect filth

(AOAC 975.49) Average of 925 or more insect fragments per 10 grams

Rodent filth

(AOAC 975.49) Average of 2 or more rodent hairs per 10 grams

DEFECT SOURCE: Insect fragments - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing infestation Rodent hair - post harvest and/or processing contamination with animal hair or excreta

Significance: Aesthetic

Thyme, Unground, Processed Insect filth

(AOAC 975.49) Average of 325 insect fragments or more per 10 grams

Rodent filth

(AOAC 975.49) Average of 2 rodent hairs or more per 10 grams

DEFECT SOURCE: Insect fragments - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing insect infestation, Rodent hair - post harvest and/or processing contamination with animal hair or excreta

Significance: Aesthetic

Tomatoes, Canned Drosophila fly

(AOAC 955.46) Average of 10 or more fly eggs per 500 grams

OR

5 or more fly eggs and 1 or more maggots per 500 grams

OR

2 or more maggots per 500 grams

DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest and/or post harvest and/or processing insect infestation

Significance: Aesthetic

Tomatoes, Canned, with (or) without Juice (Based on Drained Juice) Mold

(AOAC 945.90) Average mold count in 6 subsamples is 15% or more and the counts of all of the subsamples are more than 12%

DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest and/or post harvest and/or processing infection

Significance: Aesthetic

Tomatoes, Canned Packed in Tomato Puree (Based on Drained Liquid) Mold

(AOAC 945.90) Average mold count in 6 subsamples is 29% or more and the counts of all of the subsamples are more than 25%

DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest and/or post harvest and/or processing infection

Significance: Aesthetic

Tomato Juice Drosophila fly

(AOAC 955.46) Average of 10 or more fly eggs per 100 grams

OR

5 or more fly eggs and 1 or more maggots per 100 grams

OR

2 or more maggots per 100 grams, in a minimum of 12 subsamples

Mold

(AOAC 965.41) Average mold count in 6 subsamples is 24% or more and the counts of all of the subsamples are more than 20%

DEFECT SOURCE: Fly eggs & maggots - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing insect infestation, Mold - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing infection

Significance: Aesthetic

Tomato Paste, Pizza and other Sauces Drosophila fly

(AOAC 955.46) Average of 30 or more fly eggs per 100 grams

OR

15 or more fly eggs and 1 or more maggots per 100 grams

OR

2 or more maggots per 100 grams in a minimum of 12 subsamples

DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest and/or post harvest and/or processing insect infestation

Significance: Aesthetic

Tomato Puree Drosophila fly

(AOAC 955.46) Average of 20 or more fly eggs per 100 grams

OR

10 or more fly eggs and 1 or more maggots per 100 grams

OR

2 or more maggots per 100 grams in a minimum of 12 subsamples

DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest and/or post harvest and/or processing insect infestation

Significance: Aesthetic

Tomato Paste (or) Puree Mold

(AOAC 965.41 **) Average mold count in 6 subsamples is 45% or more and the mold counts of all of the subsamples are more than 40%

DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest and/or post harvest and/or processing infection

Significance: Aesthetic

Pizza and Other Tomato Sauces Mold

(AOAC 945.92) Average mold count in 6 subsamples is 34% or more and the counts of all of the subsamples are more than 30%

DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest and/or post harvest and/or processing infection

SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic

Tomato Sauce, Undiluted Mold

(AOAC 965.41) Average mold count in 6 subsamples is 45% or more and the mold counts of all of the subsamples are more than 40%

DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest and/or post harvest and/or processing infection

SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic

Tomato Catsup Mold

(AOAC 965.41) Average mold count in 6 subsamples is 55% or more

DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest and/or post harvest and/or processing infection

SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic

Tomato Powder, Except Spray-Dried Mold

(AOAC 972.42) Average mold count in 6 subsamples is 45% or more and the mold counts of all of the subsamples are mold than 40%

DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest and/or post harvest and /or processing infection

SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic

Tomato Powder, Spray-Dried Mold

(AOAC 972.42) Average mold count in 6 subsamples is 67% or more

DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest and/or post harvest and/or processing infection

SIGNIFICANCE: Aesthetic

Tomato Soup and Tomato Prouducts Mold

(AOAC 945.91) Average mold count in 6 subsamples is 45% or more and the mold counts of all of the subsamples are more than 40%

DEFECT SOURCE: Pre-harvest and/or post harvest and/or processing infection

Significance: Aesthetic

Wheat Insect damage

( MPM-V15) Average of 32 or more insect-damaged kernels per 100 grams

Rodent filth

( MPM-V15) Average of 9 mg or more rodent excreta pellets and/or pellet fragments per kilogram

DEFECT SOURCE: Insect damage - preharvest and/or post harvest and/or processing infestation, Excreta - post harvest and/or processing animal contamination.

Significance: Aesthetic

Wheat Flour Insect filth

(AOAC 972.32) Average of 75 or more insect fragments per 50 grams

Rodent filth

(AOAC 972.32) Average of 1 or more rodent hairs per 50 grams