California Code of Regulations
Title 3 - Food and Agriculture
Division 3 - Economics
Chapter 1 - Fruit and Vegetable Standardization
Subchapter 4 - Fresh Fruits, Nuts and Vegetables
Article 28 - Melons, Other than Cantaloupes
Section 1442.12 - Watermelons, Overripe
Universal Citation: 3 CA Code of Regs 1442.12
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
When the heart has broken loose from the sides of the melon, or it can be lifted out easily by the hand, and in addition, the aril strings are yellow and rubbery, then the melon is considered overripe; in some instances they may also be slimy, but this is not a requirement for rejection.
1. Renumbering from Section 1476 filed 1-21-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 4).
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