CPG Sec 550.250 Citrus Fruit Juices, Canned - Adulteration with Fly Filth and Mold

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CPG Sec. 550.250 Citrus Fruit Juices,
Canned - Adulteration with Fly Filth and
Mold
REGULATORY ACTION GUIDANCE:
The following represents 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*:
1. 	Canned Citrus Juices (Single Strength)
a. 	Mold Count
The canned juice has an average mold count of 10% or more
2. 	or
a. 	Fly Filth
i. 	The canned juice contains an average of 5 or more Drosophila and
other fly eggs per 250 ml.
or
ii. 	The canned juice contains an average of 1 or more Drosophila
maggots per 250 ml.
3. 	Lemon and Lime Juice, et. al.
The above tolerances can be applied to citrus juices and are concentrates when they are
converted to a single strength basis.
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) (filthy) substance by reason of the
presence therein of (mold) (flies/fly eggs/maggots).
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