Description
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*:
Key Topics
Terms and concepts identified from this document
Scope & Applicability
Product Classes
1Greens, Canned
Subject of the Compliance Policy Guide regarding adulteration
Stakeholders
2Office of Enforcement and Import Operations
Consulting office for regulatory actions.
Office of Human and Animal Food Operations
Entity receiving direct reference seizure requests.
Regulatory Context
Regulatory Activities
2Prosecution
Legal action anticipated when using direct reference citation authority.
Seizure
Anticipated legal action under section 304 of the FD&C Act
Identified Hazards
Hazards
1Mildew
The specific adulterant identified in canned greens
Standards & References
Specifications
110 percent or more of leaves by count or weight showing mildew over 1/2" in diameter
Criteria for direct reference seizure
See Also (8)
- CPG Sec 578.450 Wheat Flour-Adulteration with Insect Fragments and Rodent Hairs
- CPG Sec 527.300 Microbial Contaminants & Alkaline Phosphatase Activity
- CPG Sec 570.550 Reconditioning - Tree Nuts Contaminated with E. coli
- CPG Sec 585.725 "Pumpkin" - Labeling Articles Made from Certain Varieties of Squash
- CPG Sec 585.700 Potato Chips - Adulteration with Rot
- CPG Sec 585.525: Mushroom Mycelium - Fitness for Food; Labeling
- CPG Sec 585.710 Potato Chips, Ingredients - Labeling
- CPG Sec 585.260 Broccoli, Frozen - Adulteration with Insects