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 7 - Apples
Section 1400.24 - Apples, Healed Stings

Insect stings are generally considered "well healed" when an encircling discolored ring is present. Well healed stings may have an opening through the brownish seal that covers the wound.

Apples with questionable stings may be cut to determine the extent and nature of damage. If it is found that affected tissues are corky and show no decay, the sting shall be considered well healed. However, if affected tissues beneath the sting show soft breakdown or decay, then the sting shall be considered unhealed.

Very recent stings which do not show a ring or corky tissue are not considered well healed. They should be scored against grade. Also, all healed or unhealed stings over 1/8 inch in diameter should be scored against grade.

1. New section filed 1-21-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 4).
2. Amendment filed 7-10-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 28).
3. Repealer of Section 1400.24 and renumbering and amendment of Section 1400.32 to Section 1400.24 filed 6-5-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 23).
4. Amendment filed 2-22-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 8).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 407 and 42684, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Section 42941, Food and Agricultural Code.