Grades Of Mixed Commodities

·       U.S. Mixed. Consists Of Fresh Fruit Or Vegetables Which Are Purposely Mixed In A Container Or Master Container, With More Than One Commodity Or Variety Shall Meet The Requirements Of The United States Standards For Grades Of Mixed Commodities: Provided, That The Following Requirements Are Met;

Ø Each Commodity Or Variety Shall Meet The Requirements Of A U.S. Grade In The U.S. Standards For The Commodity, Except For;

·       Size, One Color, One Type Or Similar Varietal Characteristic Requirements, And;

·       Minimum Sample Size Requirements.

Ø Mixed Commodities Which Contain Fresh Fruit Or Vegetables Not Currently Covered By U.S. Grade Standards May Be Certified To U.S. Standards For Grades Of Mixed Commodities: Provided, That The Lot Meets The Remaining Requirements Of This Grade.

Ø When Any Commodity Fails To Meet The Requirements As To Minimum Color, Maturity And/Or Soluble Solids As Defined In The U.S. Standards For The Commodity, The Lot Fails To Meet The Requirements Of U.S. Mixed.

Ø Any Other Product Other Than Fresh Fruits And Vegetables Included In A Container Shall Not Be Certified.