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COMPLIANCE POLICY GUIDE (CPG)

CPG Sec 585.275 Brussels Sprouts, Frozen - Adulteration by Insects November 2005

Final
Issued by:
Guidance Issuing Office
Office of Inspections and Investigations
Human Foods Program

The following represents the criteria for direct reference seizure *requests to the Office of Human and Animal Food Operations (OHAFO) in consultation with the Office of Enforcement and Import Operations (OEIO) and CFSAN, and for direct citation by the appropriate Field Office within the Human and Animal Food Program*:

The brussels sprouts contain an average of 30 or more aphids and/or thrips per 100 grams.

REMARKS:

Seizures of 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 Article Involved Amount of Lot Codes

Date of Shipment Dealer Shipper 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.

*Materials between asterisks is new or revised.*

Issued: 11/7/79 Reissued: 10/1/80 Revised: 12/8/88, 3/95, 5/2005 Updated: 11/29/05


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