Excessive moisture means free liquid exceeding ½ of 1 c.c. for each pound of finished product within a container, provided, however, the entire lot averages within the specified tolerance for excessive moisture, individual containers may exceed up to double the tolerance and ¹/₁₀ of the containers may exceed double the tolerance.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 14 and 407, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Sections 42684 and 42941, Food and Agricultural Code.

History

1. Renumbering from Section 1438.43 filed 1-21-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 4).

2. Amendment filed 6-20-88; operative 7-20-88 (Register 88, No. 26).