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7 CFR §51.686

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“U.S. No. 2” consists of oranges which meet the following requirements:
  1. (a)Basic requirements:
    1. (1)Discoloration: Not more than one-half of the surface, in the aggregate, may be affected by discoloration. (See § 51.700.);
    2. (2)Fairly firm;
    3. (3)Mature;
    4. (4)Not more than slightly misshapen;
    5. (5)Not more than slightly rough texture;
    6. (6)Reasonably well colored; and
    7. (7)Similar varietal characteristics.
  2. (b)Free from:
    1. (1)Bruises;
    2. (2)Decay;
    3. (3)Growth cracks;
    4. (4)Unhealed skin breaks; and
    5. (5)Wormy fruit.
  3. (c)Free from serious damaged caused by:
    1. (1)Ammoniation;
    2. (2)Buckskin;
    3. (3)Caked melanose;
    4. (4)Creasing;
    5. (5)Dirt or other foreign material;
    6. (6)Disease;
    7. (7)Dryness or mushy condition;
    8. (8)Green spots;
    9. (9)Hail;
    10. (10)Insects;
    11. (11)Oil spots;
    12. (12)Scab;
    13. (13)Scale;
    14. (14)Scars;
    15. (15)Skin breakdown;
    16. (16)Split, rough or protruding navels;
    17. (17)Sprayburn;
    18. (18)Sunburn;
    19. (19)Thorn scratches; and
    20. (20)Other means.
  4. (d)For tolerances see § 51.689.