New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 2 - AGRICULTURE
Chapter 71 - GRADES AND STANDARDS
Subchapter 2 - AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES
Section 2:71-2.5 - Commodity grades, packing requirements, packer identification and containers

1. Apples shall be combination U.S. Extra Fancy and U.S. Fancy grade for tray or cell packs and U.S. Fancy grade for apples packed in bags. Color requirements are those for specified U.S. Grades of Apples by variety. Apples of the Red Delicious, Red Rome, Granny Smith and Paul Red varieties may be packed bearing the "logo." Size requirements are as follows: Bags--apples shall be a minimum of two and one-quarter inches in diameter. Tray or cell packs--maximum count of 125 apples per container. Tray or cell packs shall be packed fairly tight or be packed for a 40-pound minimum net weight for the above-listed varieties. Paper pad is required over top layer of apples in tray or cell packs. Certified controlled atmosphere storage apples are eligible to be packed bearing the "logo" provided the fruit meets the above requirements.

2. Alfalfa Sprouts shall consist of sprouts which are fresh, young and tender, clean and which are free from decay and not materially affected by overmaturity of leaf buds, discoloration, freezing, foreign material, disease, insects, mechanical or other means. All containers shall have a fairly tight pack. In order to allow for variations incident to proper grading and handling, the following tolerances, by weight are provided. Not more than a total of five percent in any lot may fail to meet the required specifications, including not more than one-half on one percent for decay. For application of tolerances, see 2:71-2.6.

3. Asparagus shall be U.S. No. 1 grade with not less than two-thirds of the stalk length green color. Stalks shall be of the following diameter classifications. Small--five-sixteenths inch to less than eight-sixteenths inch in diameter. Medium--eight-sixteenths inch to less than eleven-sixteenths in diameter. Large--eleven-sixteenths inch to less than fourteen-sixteenths in diameter. Small to medium --five-sixteenths inch to less than eleven-sixteenths inch in diameter. Medium to large--eight-sixteenths inch to less than fourteen-sixteenths inch in diameter. Stalks shall be well trimmed. When packed loose, all containers shall have a tight pack.

4. Beets (bunched) shall be U.S. No. 1 grade. The diameter of each beet shall be not less than one and one-half inches. The pack shall be for 12 bunches per crate or carton. All containers shall have at least a fairly tight pack.

5. Beets (topped) shall be U.S. No. 1 grade. The diameter of each beet shall be not less than one and one-half inches. All containers shall be at least fairly well filled.

6. Beet greens shall be U.S. No. 1 grade, consisting of either plants (with or without attached roots) or cut leaves. In the case of beet greens with roots attached, the maximum diameter of the root shall not be larger than five-eights inch. The leaf blades shall not be larger than six and one-half (6 1/2) inches. The pack shall be for 12 or 24 bunches per container. All containers shall have at least a fairly tight pack.

7. Blueberries shall be U.S. No. 1 grade. Size shall meet the requirements of at least Large with a maximum of 129 berries per standard two gill cup. Individual cups shall be well filled.

8. Bok choy shall consist of plants of similar varietal characteristics which are fairly firm and are not withered and which are free from soft rot, and are not materially affected by discoloration, freezing, disease, insects and mechanical or other injury. Stems shall be cut so that they extend no more than one-half inch beyond the point of attachment of the outermost leaves. All containers shall have a tight pack. Tolerance--In order to allow for variations incident to proper grading and handling, not more than a total of 10 percent in any lot may fail to meet the required specifications, including not more than five percent for defects seriously affecting the lot including not more than two percent for soft rot. For application of tolerances, see 2:71-2.6.

9. Broccoli greens shall be U.S. No. 1 grade. The pack shall be for 12 to 16 bunches per container. All containers shall have at least a fairly tight pack.

10. Broccoli rabe (rapini) shall consist of leaves and buds of similar varietal characteristics which are fresh, clean and which are free from decay and not materially affected by overmaturity of buds, discoloration of buds or leaves, freezing, foreign material, disease, insects, mechanical or other means. The pack shall be for 12 to 14 bunches per container. All containers shall have a tight pack. Tolerance for defects--In order to allow for variations incident to proper grading and handling, not more than a total of ten percent, by weight, for bunches or individual shoots when packed loose in any lot which fails to meet the required specifications, including not more than two percent for bunches or individual shoots when packed loose which are affected by decay. For application of tolerances, see N.J.A.C. 2:72-2.6.

11. Bunched Italian sprouting broccoli shall be U.S. Fancy grade. Each bunch shall be neatly and fairly evenly cut off at the base, and closely trimmed. All containers shall have at least a tight pack.

12. Cabbage (Chinese) shall consist of heads of similar varietal characteristics which are fairly firm and are not withered, puffy or burst, and which are free from soft rot seedstems, are not materially affected by discoloration, freezing, disease, insects and mechanical or other injury. Stems shall be cut so that they extend no more than one-half inch beyond the point of attachment of the outermost leaves. Containers shall be packed for nine to 10, 10 to 12, or 12 to 14 heads per container. All containers shall have a tight pack. Tolerance--In order to allow for variations incident to proper grading and handling not more than a total of 10 percent, by count, in any lot may fail to meet the required specifications, including not more than five percent for defects seriously affecting the lot including not more than two percent for soft rot. For application of tolerances, see 2:76-2.6.

13. Cabbage (domestic type or savoy type) shall be U.S. No. 1 or U.S. No. 1, Green grade, domestic type heads shall be two pound minimum weight to five pound maximum weight, savoy type heads shall be one and a half pound minimum weight to four pound maximum weight. The U.S. No. 1 grade requires that the heads be well trimmed. All containers, except sacks, shall have a tight pack. The U.S. No. 1, Green grade requires that the heads be fairly well trimmed.

14. Cabbage (red type) shall be U.S. No. 1 or U.S. No. 1 new red grade, with the heads being of two pound minimum weight to five pound maximum weight. The U.S. No. 1 grade requires that the heads be well trimmed. The U.S. No. 1 new red grade requires that the heads be fairly well trimmed. All containers, except sacks, shall have a tight pack.

15. Cantaloupes shall be U.S. No. 1 except for very good internal quality. Shall be fairly uniform in size. All containers shall have a tight pack.

16. Carrots (bunched) shall be U.S. No. 1 grade. Unless specified, the diameter of each carrot shall be not less than three-quarter inches. All containers shall be fairly well filled.

17. Carrots (topped) shall be U.S. No. 1 grade. Each carrot shall be not less than three-quarter inches or more than one and one-half inches in diameter, and the length shall not be less than five inches. All containers shall be fairly well filled.

18. Cauliflower shall be U.S. No. 1 grade. All containers shall have at least a tight pack.

19. Celery root (celeriac) with tops or topped, shall consist of root crowns of similar varietal characteristics. If packed with tops, tops shall not be wilted and be free from decay and not materially affected by discoloration, disease, insects and other injury. If topped, tops shall be cut so that they extend no more than one-half inch beyond the point of attachment. Roots or root crown shall be free from decay and not materially affected by discoloration, growth cracks, dirt, freezing, disease, insects, mechanical or other injury. Each root crown shall have a minimum of two inches in diameter. All containers shall have at least a fairly tight pack. In order to allow for variations incident to proper grading and handling, the following tolerances, by weight are provided. Not more than a total of 10 percent in any lot may fail to meet the required specifications, including not more than five percent for defects seriously affecting the lot including not more than one percent for decay. In order to allow for variations incident to proper sizing not more than a total of five percent by weight of root crowns in any lot may be undersize. For application of tolerances, see 2:71-2.6.

20. Collard Greens shall be U.S. No. 1 grade. The pack shall be for 12 to 16 bunches per container. All containers shall have at least a fairly tight pack.

21. Sweet Corn shall be U.S. Fancy grade with a minimum count of 48 ears per container for large varieties and 54 ears per container for all other varieties, and when packed in crates, the pack shall be tight. All sweet corn shall be hydrocooled with the exception of lots sold locally to roadside markets. All containers that are hydrocooled shall be marked "hydrocooled."

22. Cranberries shall be U.S. No. 1 grade. The diameter of each cranberry shall be not less than thirteen thirty-second inches. Individual cranberries shall be at least fairly well colored and each container shall be fairly uniform in color.

23. Cubanelle Peppers shall be U.S. No. 1 grade, as specified in the U.S. Standard for Sweet Peppers, for defects and tolerances. Each pepper shall have a minimum diameter of one and three-quarters inches. Color shall be light green to full yellow. All containers shall be at least fairly well filled.

24. Cubanelle Peppers (red) shall be U.S. No. 1 grade, as specified in the U.S. Standard for Sweet Peppers, for defects and tolerances. Each pepper shall have a minimum diameter of one and three-quarter inches with 90 percent of the peppers showing full red color. All containers shall be at least fairly well filled.

25. Cucumbers shall be U.S. No. 1 grade with two and three-eighths inches maximum diameter and six inches minimum length. All containers shall be at least fairly well filled.

26. Cucumbers (large) shall be U.S. No. 1 Large grade, with two and one-quarter inches minimum diameter and six inches minimum length. All containers shall be at least fairly well filled.

27. Cucumbers (cukes) shall be U.S. No. 1 grade, with two and three-eighths inches maximum diameter and six and one-quarter inches maximum length. All containers shall be at least fairly well filled.

28. Cucumbers (pickling type) shall be U.S. No. 1 grade with two inches maximum diameter and six inches maximum length. All containers shall be at least fairly well filled.

29. Cucumbers (slicing type) shall be U.S. No. 1 grade, with two and one-quarter inches maximum diameter and six and one-quarter inches maximum length. All containers shall be at least fairly well filled.

30. Dandelion greens shall be U.S. No. 1 grade. All containers shall have at least a fairly tight pack.

31. Eggplants shall be U.S. No. 1 grade, or better, and reasonably uniform in size. All containers must have at least a fairly tight pack.

32. Endive shall be U.S. No. 1 grade. Plants shall be well trimmed and fairly uniform. All containers shall have at least a fairly tight pack.

33. Escarole shall be U.S. No. 1 grade. Plants shall be well trimmed and fairly uniform. All containers shall have at least a fairly tight pack.

34. Herbs (fresh) shall be clean, have characteristic color and shall not be affected by discoloration, wilting, freezing, mechanical damage or by other means. Herbs shall be free from decay. In order to allow for variations incident to proper grading and handling, the following tolerances, by weight, are provided: five percent in any lot which fails to meet the requirements, including therein not more than one-half of one percent affected by decay. All containers shall have at least a fairly tight pack. For application of tolerance, see 2:71-2.6.

35. Horseradish roots shall be U.S. No. 1 grade. All containers shall have a tight pack.

36. Big Boston lettuce shall be U.S. No. 1 grade, or better. The heads shall be fairly uniform in size. The containers shall have a tight pack, provided the heads are not individually packaged.

37. Fennel (Sweet Anise) shall be U.S. No. 1 grade. Stalks shall be well trimmed. The minimum diameter of each bulb shall be not less than two inches. All containers shall have a tight pack.

38. Kale shall be U.S. No. 1 grade. The pack shall be for 12 to 16 bunches per container. All containers shall have at least a fairly tight pack.

39. Kohlrabi (green or purple) shall consist of plants of similar varietal characteristics which bulbs are hard and tops are not wilting and which are free from decay, seedstems, growth cracks and dirt, bulbs and tops are not materially affected by discoloration, freezing, disease, insects and mechanical or other injury. Roots shall be cut so that they extend no more than one-half inch beyond the point of attachment of the bulb. Each bulb shall have a minimum of two inches and a maximum of four inches in diameter. The pack shall be for 12 bunches per container. All containers shall have at least a fairly tight pack. In order to allow for variations incident to proper grading and handling, the following tolerances, by weight of bunches, are provided. Not more than a total of 10 percent in any lot may fail to meet the required specifications, including not more than five percent for defects seriously affecting the lot including not more than one percent for decay. For application of tolerances, see 2:71-2.6.

40. Leeks shall be fairly clean, tops and bulbs shall be characteristic color. Tops and bulbs must not be affected by discoloration, wilting, freezing, mechanical damage or by other means. Plants shall be free from decay. If tops are trimmed, it must be done so as not to materially affect the appearance of the individual plant. In order to allow for variations incident to proper grading and handling, the following tolerance, by weight of bunches are provided: 10 percent for plants in any lot which fail to meet the requirements, including therein not more than one percent for plants affected by decay. All containers shall have a tight pack. For application of tolerance, see 2:71-2.6.

41. Bibb lettuce shall be U.S. No. 1 grade. The heads shall be fairly uniform in size. The pack shall be of 24 heads per container. All containers shall have a tight pack.

42. Lettuce (green red leaf, and other specialty lettuce varieties such as lolla rosa, red oak leaf and radicchio) shall be U.S. Fancy grade as specified in the U.S. Grades of Greenhouse Leaf Lettuce. The pack shall be for 24 plants per container. All containers shall have at least a fairly tight pack.

43. Iceberg lettuce shall be U.S. No. 1 grade, or better. The pack shall be of 24 or 30 heads per container. The heads shall be fairly uniform in size. The containers shall have a tight pack. All lettuce shall be vacuum cooled. The containers shall be marked "vacuum cooled."

44. Mustard Greens shall be U.S. No. 1 grade. The pack shall be for 12 to 16 bunches per container. All containers shall have at least a fairly tight pack.

45. Nectarines shall be U.S. Extra No. 1 grade. When packed in cells or molded trays, the fruit shall be fairly uniform in size and the pack shall be at least fairly tight and the containers shall be marked with the numerical count. In all other packs the fruit shall have a two and one-quarter inch minimum diameter and the containers shall be marked with the minimum diameter of the contents in terms of inches and not less than one-eighth fractions of inches. Volume filled or jumble packs shall be at least fairly well filled. All nectarines shall be hydrocooled. All containers shall be marked "hydrocooled".

46. Okra shall be U.S. No. 1 grade. All containers shall be at least fairly well filled.

47. Parsley shall be U.S. No. 1 grade. The pack shall be for 30 bunches per half-bushel or 60 bunches per bushel. All containers shall have a tight pack.

48. Common Green Onions shall be U.S. No. 1 grade. The over-all length (roots excepted) of the onions shall be not more than 24 inches nor less than eight inches and the onions shall not be less than one-quarter inch or more than one inch in diameter. All containers shall have at least a fairly tight pack.

49. Parsnips shall be U.S. No. 1 grade. Minimum diameter of each root shall not be less than one and one-half inches. All containers shall have at least a fairly tight pack.

50. Peaches shall be U.S. Extra No. 1 grade, or better, with a two and one-quarter inch minimum diameter. Containers shall be marked to denote variety and minimum size or count. When packed in mold or cell compartments, containers shall be at least fairly tight; and all other packs shall be at least fairly well filled. All peaches shall be hydrocooled. All containers shall be marked "hydrocooled."

51. Fresh peas shall be U.S. No. 1 grade. All containers shall be at least well filled.

52. Cheese peppers (green or red) shall be U.S. No. 1 grade as specified by the U.S. Standard for sweet peppers, for defects and tolerances. Minimum diameter shall be not less than two and one-half inches. Minimum length shall be not less than two inches. In lots designated as red shall have 100 percent of the peppers showing full red color. All containers shall be at least fairly well filled.

53. Hot peppers (green or red) shall consist of peppers of similar varietal characteristics which are firm; long hot peppers may have curved shape; all other varieties must be fairly well shaped for the variety and free from sunscald and decay, and not materially affected by freezing injury, hail, scars, sunburn, discoloration, disease, insects, mechanical or other injury. In lots designated as green shall be full green color for the variety; in lots designated as red, 100 percent of the peppers shall show full red color. In order to allow for variations incident to proper grading and handling, the following tolerances, by count, are provided. Ten percent in any lot which fails to meet the requirements, but not more than one-half of this amount, or five percent, shall be allowed for peppers which are seriously affected, including therein not more than two percent for peppers affected by decay. All containers shall be fairly well filled. For application of tolerance, see 2:71-2.6.

54. Sweet peppers (Green or Red, Bell type) shall be U.S. No. 1 grade, or better. Minimum size shall be two and one-half inch minimum diameter and two and one-half inch minimum length. Containers shall be packed to a maximum average of no more than 90 peppers per container. Large-Average no more than 75 peppers per container. Extra Large-Average no more than 65 peppers per container. In lots designated U.S. No. 1 Red, 100 percent of the peppers shall show full red color. All containers shall be at least fairly well filled.

55. Sweet peppers (Yellow, Bell type) shall be U.S. No. 1, as specified by the U.S. Standard for Sweet Peppers, for defects and tolerances with 100 percent of the peppers showing full yellow or orange color. Minimum size and/or count pack shall be as specified under the Sweet Peppers (Green and Red, Bell type) requirements. All containers shall be at least fairly well filled.

56. Sweet potatoes shall be U.S. No. 1 grade. Maximum diameter shall not be more than three and one-half inches. Maximum weight shall not be more than 20 ounces. Length shall not be less than three or more than nine inches. Minimum diameter shall not be less than one and three-quarter inches. All containers shall be at least fairly well filled.

57. White potatoes shall be U.S. No. 1 grade and packed to meet the requirements of Size A or Large. "Size A" means the minimum diameter shall be not less than one and seven-eighths inches and that the lot shall contain at least 40 percent of potatoes which are two and one-half inches in diameter or larger or six ounces in weight or larger. "Large" means that the minimum diameter shall be not less than three inches or the minimum weight shall be not less than 10 ounces and the maximum diameter shall be not more than four and one-quarter inches or the maximum weight shall be not more than 16 ounces. All potatoes shall be washed. All containers shall be packed to meet marked net weight.

58. Pumpkins shall be U.S. No. 1 grade, and shall be fairly uniform in size. All containers shall have at least a tight pack.

59. Radishes (bunched) shall be U.S. No. 1 grade. The diameter of each root shall be not less than five-eighths inch. The pack shall be for 36 bunches per carton or crate. All containers shall have at least a fairly tight pack.

60. Raspberries shall be U.S. No. 1 grade. Berries shall be well colored. Individual cups shall be well filled.

61. Rhubarb shall be U.S. Fancy grade. The diameter of each stalk shall not be less than one inch, and the length not less than 10 inches. All containers shall have a tight pack.

62. Romaine shall be U.S. No. 1 grade with eight inches minimum length. Plants shall be well trimmed and well developed. All containers shall have a tight pack.

63. Rutabagas shall be U.S. No. 1 grade with a minimum diameter of one and three-quarter inches. All containers, except for sacks, shall be at least fairly well filled.

64. Salad mixes (packaged) shall consist of products listed on the packaging and meet the standards set forth in this chapter with respect to each component.

65. Shallots (topped) shall consist of shallots of similar varietal characteristics which are fairly well formed, well cured, firm, young and tender, well trimmed, fairly clean, free from mold and/or decay, and not materially affected by foreign material, disease, staining, sunburn, sprouts, insects and mechanical or other injury. Minimum diameter shall be not less than seven-eighths inch. All containers except for sacks shall be fairly well filled. Tolerance for defects--In order to allow for variations, other than size, incident to proper grading and handling, not more than a total of 10 percent by count of the shallots in any lot may fail to meet the required specifications, including not more than five percent shall be allowed for defects seriously affecting the lot, including not more than two percent for shallots affected by mold and/or decay. Tolerance for size--Not more than five percent, by count, of the shallots in any lot may fail to meet the size requirements. Application of tolerances--see 2:71-2.6.

66. Snap beans shall be U.S. No. 1 grade. All containers shall be well filled.

67. Spinach (bunched) shall be U.S. No. 1 grade. Pack shall be for 24 bunches per container. All containers shall have at least a fairly tight pack.

68. Spinach plants shall be U.S. No. 1 grade. All containers shall have at least a fairly tight pack.

69. Squash, Fall and Winter (acorn, butternut and spaghetti) shall be U.S. No. 1 grade and shall meet the following size specifications: acorn shall be a minimum of one pound and a maximum of three pounds in weight. Butternut shall be a minimum of one and one-half pounds and a maximum of four pounds in weight. Spaghetti must have a creamy yellow color, pack shall be for 12 to 16 squash per container. All containers shall be well filled.

70. Squash, Summer (yellow and green) shall be U.S. No. 1 grade and shall meet the following size specifications: green type shall be a maximum of nine inches in length and a maximum of two and one-quarter inches in diameter; yellow types shall be a maximum of nine inches in length and a maximum of two and one-half inches in diameter at the bulb. Squash marked medium shall meet the following specifications: green type shall be a maximum of eleven inches in length and a maximum of three inches in diameter; yellow type shall be a maximum of eleven inches in length and a maximum of three and one-quarter inches in diameter. All containers shall be at least fairly well filled.

71. Strawberries shall be U.S. No. 1 grade. Minimum diameter shall be not less than three-quarters inch. All containers shall be at least well filled.

72. Swiss chard shall consist of leaves of similar varietal characteristics which are fresh, fairly tender, fairly clean and which are free from decay and not materially affected by coarse stalks and seed stems, discoloration, freezing, foreign material, disease, insects, mechanical or other means. The pack shall be for 12 to 16 bunches per container. All containers shall have at least a fairly tight pack. In order to allow for variations incident to proper grading and handling, not more than a total of 10 percent, by weight, in any lot shall fail to meet the required specifications, including not more than five percent for defects seriously affecting the lot, including not more than two percent for decay. For application of tolerance, see 2:71-2.6.

73. Tomatoes (fresh market) shall be 85 percent U.S. No. 1 quality "Mixed Colors." Containers shall be marked with "Extra Large" or "Large" or "Medium" in accordance with the following size specifications: "Extra Large" shall have a two and twenty-four thirty-second inch minimum diameter; "Large" shall have a two and sixteen thirty-second inch minimum diameter and two and twenty-five thirty-second inch maximum diameter. "Medium" shall have a two and eight thirty-second minimum diameter and two and seventeen thirty-second inch maximum diameter. Containers may also be marked as follows, in accordance with the facts, "Medium" to "Large" or "Large" and "Extra Large." Containers shall be at least fairly well filled.

74. Tomatoes (fresh market, 10-pound count pack) shall be 85 percent U.S. No. 1 quality with pink to red color. Containers shall be marked with count as follows: 15 count, 20 count, 25 count or 30 count in accordance with the following specifications: 15 count shall have a three and one-half inch minimum diameter and four inch maximum diameter; 20 count shall have a three and one-eighth inch minimum diameter and three and one-half inch maximum diameter; 25 count shall have a two and seven-eighths inch minimum diameter and three and one-eighth inch maximum diameter; and 30 count shall have a two and one-half inch minimum diameter and two and seven-eighths inch maximum diameter. Containers must meet minimum of 10 pounds net weight.

75. Cherry tomatoes shall be U.S. No. 1 grade, color turning to full color. All containers shall be at least well filled.

76. Grape tomatoes shall be U.S. No. 1 grade, color turning to full color. All containers shall be at least well filled.

77. Plum tomatoes shall be U.S. No. 1 grade. Minimum diameter shall not be less than one and one-quarter inches. Color turning to full color. All containers shall be at least fairly well filled.

78. Turnips (bunched) shall be U.S. No. 1 grade. The diameter of each turnip shall be not less than one and three-quarter inches. All containers shall have least a fairly tight pack.

79. Turnips (topped) shall be U.S. No. 1 grade with a minimum diameter of one and three-quarter inches. All containers, except for sacks, shall be at least fairly well filled.

80. Turnip Greens shall be U.S. No. 1 grade. The pack shall be for 12 to 16 bunches per container. All containers shall have at least a fairly tight pack.

81. Watermelons (Sugar Baby) shall be U.S. No. 1 grade.

82. Shell eggs shall be consumer grade A and shall consist of eggs which are at least 87 percent A quality or better. Within the maximum tolerance of 13 percent which may be below A quality, not more than one percent may be B quality due to air cells over three-eighths (3/8) inch, blood spots (aggregating not more than one-eighths (1/8) inch in diameter), or serious yolk defects. Not more than five percent checks are permitted and not more than 0.50 percent leakers, dirties, or loss (due to meat or blood spots) in any combination, except that such loss may not exceed 0.30 percent. Other types of loss are not permitted. Only weight classes listed below may be packed with the Jersey Fresh Quality logo:

83. Cactus (cacti) shall consist of plants that are fresh, firm, well shaped, clean and which are free from decay and not materially affected by freezing, disease, insects and mechanical or other injury. Tolerance--In order to allow for variations incident to proper grading and handling, not more than a total of five percent, by count, in any lot shall fail to meet the required specifications, including not more than two percent for defects seriously affecting the lot including not more than one percent for decay. For application of tolerance, see 2:71-2.6.

84. Cut flowers shall consist of buds which are fresh, firm, well shaped but not overmature and stems which are fresh, strong and fairly straight. Buds and stems shall be free from decay and freezing injury and damage caused by dirt or other foreign material, discoloration, moisture, disease, insects, mechanical or other means. In order to allow for variation incident to proper grading and handling, the following tolerance, by count is provided. Not more than a total of five percent in any container may be below the requirements of these specifications, including not more than one-half of one percent for decay.

85. Honey shall be Grade A as specified by the U.S. standards for grades of extracted honey, specifically 7 C.F.R. §§ 52.1391 through 52.1403, as amended and supplemented, incorporated herein by reference. Honey shall be prepared and processed as one of the following types: liquid honey, crystallized honey or partially crystallized honey. Honey shall be from floral sources predominately found in New Jersey. The styles of honey shall be filtered or strained as specified in the U.S. standards. Color designation may consist of water white, extra white, white, extra light amber, light amber, amber or dark amber.

1. Apples, asparagus, beets, blueberries, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cranberries, cucumbers, peaches, peas, peppers, sweet potatoes, white potatoes, raspberries, snap beans, spinach, strawberries, and tomatoes shall be U.S. No. 1 Fresh for Processing grade or better;

2. Eggplants shall be firm and fairly well colored;

3. Hot peppers (green) shall be fresh and firm and shall be full green color for the variety; and

4. Hot peppers (red) shall be fresh and firm and 100 percent of the pepper shall show full red color.