§ 51.2832 - U.S. Commercial.

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U.S. Commercial consists of onions which meet the following requirements:

Basic requirements:

Similar varietal characteristics, except color when designated as a specialty or mixed pack;

Mature;

Not soft or spongy; and,

Not badly misshapen.

Free from:

Decay;

Wet sunscald;

Doubles;

Bottlenecks; and,

Scallions.

Free from damage caused by:

Seedstems;

Tops;

Roots;

Dry sunken areas;

Sunburn;

Sprouts;

Freezing;

Cracked fleshy scales;

Watery scales;

Mechanical;

Translucent scales;

Disease;

Insects; and,

Other means.

Free from serious damage caused by:

Staining;

Dirt; and,

Other foreign matter.

For tolerances see § 51.2837.

Size. Unless otherwise specified, the diameter shall be not less than 11/2 inches. (See §§ 51.2836 and 51.2837.)