Allowances for quality factors
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Table IV—Allowances for Quality Factors Factor Sample unit size Maximum number permissible for the respective grade A A B B C C Pits 20 ozs Not more than 2 in any sample unit Sample average 1 per 40 ozs Not more than 3 in any sample unit Sample average 1 per 30 ozs 4 or more in any sample unit Sample average 1 per 20 ozs. Defects: 100 cherries Total—multilated, plus minor blemished plus blemished. 10 15 20 of which Blemished—limited to 3 7 15 Harmless extraneous material Total contents Average 1 piece per 60 oz. net contents Average 1.5 pieces per 60 oz. net contents Average 3 piece per 60 oz. net contents
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