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7 CFR 51.1545: Size.

(a) The minimum size, or minimum and maximum sizes may be specified in connection with the grade in terms of diameter or weight of the individual potato, or in accordance with one of the size designations in Table I or Table II: Provided, That sizes so specified shall not be in conflict with the basic size requirements for the grade.
(b) When size is designated as shown in Table II, the corresponding weight ranges shall apply. These size designations may be applied to potatoes packed in any size container: Provided, that the weight ranges are within the limits specified.
Table 1
Size designation Minimum diameter 1 or weight Maximum diameter 1 or weight
Inches Ounces Inches Ounces
Creamer 3⁄4 (3) 15⁄8 (3)
Chef 23⁄4 8 41⁄2 28
Size A2 17⁄8 (3) (3) (3)
Size B 11⁄2 (3) 21⁄4 (3)
Small 13⁄4 (3) 21⁄2 6
Medium 21⁄4 5 31⁄4 10
Large 3 10 41⁄2 28
1 Diameter means the greatest dimension at right angles to the longitudinal axis, without regard to the position of the stem end.
2 In addition to the minimum size specified, a lot of potatoes designated as Size A shall contain at least 40 percent of potatoes which are 21⁄2 inches in diameter or larger or 6 ounces in weight or larger.
3 No requirement.
Table II
[Ounces]
Size designation Minimum weight Maximum weight
Under 50 15
50 12 19
60 10 16
70 9 15
80 8 13
90 7 12
100 6 10
110 5 9
120 4 8
130 4 8
140 4 8
Over 140 4 8

Where this section sits in the code

Title 7—Agriculture
Subtitle B—Regulations of the Department of Agriculture
CHAPTER I—AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE (STANDARDS, INSPECTIONS, MARKETING PRACTICES), DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
SUBCHAPTER C—REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS UNDER THE AGRICULTURAL MARKETING ACT OF 1946 AND THE EGG PRODUCTS INSPECTION ACT
PART 51—FRESH FRUITS, VEGETABLES, AND OTHER PRODUCTS (INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION, AND STANDARDS)
Subpart P—United States Standards for Grades of Potatoes

(b) When size is designated as shown in Table II, the corresponding weight ranges shall apply. These size designations may be applied to potatoes packed in any size container: Provided, that the weight ranges are within the limits specified.

Table 1

Size designation Minimum diameter 1 or weight Maximum diameter 1 or weight

Inches Ounces Inches Ounces

Creamer 3⁄4 (3) 15⁄8 (3)

Chef 23⁄4 8 41⁄2 28

Size A2 17⁄8 (3) (3) (3)

Size B 11⁄2 (3) 21⁄4 (3)

Small 13⁄4 (3) 21⁄2 6

Medium 21⁄4 5 31⁄4 10

Large 3 10 41⁄2 28

1 Diameter means the greatest dimension at right angles to the longitudinal axis, without regard to the position of the stem end.

2 In addition to the minimum size specified, a lot of potatoes designated as Size A shall contain at least 40 percent of potatoes which are 21⁄2 inches in diameter or larger or 6 ounces in weight or larger.

3 No requirement.

Table II

[Ounces]

Size designation Minimum weight Maximum weight

Under 50 15

50 12 19

60 10 16

70 9 15

80 8 13

90 7 12

100 6 10

110 5 9

120 4 8

130 4 8

140 4 8

Over 140 4 8

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