Damage.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 7

(a) Adhering hull material or dark stains affecting an aggregate of more than 5 percent of the surface of the individual shell; (b) Split or cracked shells when the shell is spread apart or will spread upon application of slight pressure; (c) Broken shells when any portion of the shell is missing; (d) Kernels which are not well cured; (e) Poorly developed kernels; (f) Kernels which are dark amber in color; (g) Kernel spots when more than one dark spot is present on either half of the kernel, or when any such spot is more than one-eighth inch (3 mm) in greatest dimension; (h) Adhering material from the inside of the shell when firmly attached to more than one-third of the outer surface of the kernel and contrasting in color with the skin of the kernel; and, (i) Internal flesh discoloration of a medium shade of gray or brown extending more than one-fourth inch (6 mm) lengthwise beneath the center ridge, or any equally objectionable amount in other portions of the kernel; or lesser areas of dark discoloration affecting the appearance to an equal or greater extent.

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 7:§ 51.1413