§ 51.3410 - Grades.

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“U.S. No. 1 Processing” consists of potatoes which meet the following requirements:

Basic requirements:

Similar varietal characteristics;

Moderately firm; and,

Fairly well shaped.

Free from:

Freezing or freezing injury;

Blackheart;

Late Blight Tuber Rot;

Southern Bacterial Wilt;

Bacterial Ring Rot;

Insects, worms or larvae;

Soft rot and wet breakdown; and,

Loose sprouts, dirt and foreign material.

Free from damage by any cause.

Size. Unless otherwise specified, individual potatoes shall be not less than 2 inches in diameter or 4 ounces in weight. Percentage(s) of a larger size(s) and/or a maximum size may be specified.

“U.S. No. 2 Processing” consists of potatoes or usable pieces of potatoes which meet the following requirements:

Basic requirements:

Similar varietal characteristics;

Moderately firm; and,

Not seriously misshapen.

Free from:

Freezing or freezing injury;

Blackheart;

Late Blight Tuber Rot;

Southern Bacterial Wilt;

Bacterial Ring Rot;

Insects, worms or larvae;

Soft rot and wet breakdown; and,

Loose sprouts, dirt and foreign material.

Free from serious damage by any cause.

Size. Unless otherwise specified, whole potatoes shall be not less than 11/2 inches in diameter, or usable pieces shall be not less than 4 ounces in weight. Percentage(s) of a larger size(s) and/or maximum size may be specified.