COMPLIANCE POLICY GUIDE (CPG)
CPG Sec 585.400 Cowpeas (Black-Eyed Peas); Canned (Succulent Peas) - Adulteration by Insects November 2005
The following represents the criteria for direct reference seizure * 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*:
The peas contain an average of five or more cowpea curculio larvae or the equivalent per #2 can.
REMARKS:
Seizures involving these products must be discussed with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Submit the following information *by e-mail* or FAX to CFSAN/Office of *Compliance*/Division of Enforcement (HFS-605) and await reply before proceeding:
Sample Number
Date of Shipment
Article Involved
Dealer
Amount of Lot
Shipper
Codes
Analytical Conclusions
SPECIMEN CHARGE:
The article was adulterated when introduced into and while in interstate commerce, and is adulterated while held for sale after shipment in interstate commerce within the meaning of said Act 21 U.S.C. 342(a)(3) in that it consists in part of a filthy substance by reason of the presence therein of insect larvae.
*Material between asterisks is new or revised.*
Issued: 11/21/79
Reissued: 10/1/80
Revised: 12/8/88, 3/95, 5/2005
Updated: 11/29/05
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