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7 CFR §51.2832

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U.S. Commercial consists of onions which meet the following requirements:
  1. (a)Basic requirements:
    1. (1)Similar varietal characteristics, except color when designated as a specialty or mixed pack;
    2. (2)Mature;
    3. (3)Not soft or spongy; and,
    4. (4)Not badly misshapen.
  2. (b)Free from:
    1. (1)Decay;
    2. (2)Wet sunscald;
    3. (3)Doubles;
    4. (4)Bottlenecks; and,
    5. (5)Scallions.
  3. (c)Free from damage caused by:
    1. (1)Seedstems;
    2. (2)Tops;
    3. (3)Roots;
    4. (4)Dry sunken areas;
    5. (5)Sunburn;
    6. (6)Sprouts;
    7. (7)Freezing;
    8. (8)Cracked fleshy scales;
    9. (9)Watery scales;
    10. (10)Mechanical;
    11. (11)Translucent scales;
    12. (12)Disease;
    13. (13)Insects; and,
    14. (14)Other means.
  4. (d)Free from serious damage caused by:
    1. (1)Staining;
    2. (2)Dirt; and,
    3. (3)Other foreign matter.
  5. (e)For tolerances see § 51.2837.
  6. (f)Size. Unless otherwise specified, the diameter shall be not less than 1 1/2 inches. (See §§ 51.2836 and 51.2837.)