1. (a) The following tolerance or maximum levels are established for residues of the insecticide EDB in food:

   1. (1) unprocessed raw grain products intended for human consumption-900 parts per billion (ppb);
   2. (2) processed grain products that normally would require baking or cooking before eating-150 ppb;
   3. (3) ready-to-eat grain products that require no baking or cooking-30 ppb;
   4. (4) fruits which will receive heat processing-150 ppb. After September 1, 1984, the tolerance or maximum level will be less than one ppb;
   5. (5) ready-to-eat fruits and products derived directly there from-30 ppb. After September 1, 1984, the tolerance or maximum level will be less than one ppb; and
   6. (6) foods marketed as baby foods-no detectable traced of EDB when tested for one ppb are allowed.
2. (b) Any levels of EDB which go above the tolerance or maximum level established in subsection (a) of this section come within the category of adulterated food as described in the Texas Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, Texas Civil Statutes Article 4476-5, §10(a)(2).

Source Note:The provisions of this §229.221 adopted to be effective August 5, 1984, 9 TexReg 2830.