Grades of Canned Leafy Greens
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U.S. Grade A is the quality of the product that has a good flavor and odor characteristic of the type and has an attractive appearance and eating quality within the limitations as specified in the subpart with respect to:
- Color.
- Character.
- Damage.
- Harmless extraneous material.
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U.S. Grade B is the quality of the product that has a good flavor and odor characteristic of the type and has a reasonably attractive appearance and eating quality within the limitations as specified in the subpart with respect to:
- Color.
- Character.
- Damage.
- Harmless extraneous material.
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Substandard is the quality of the product that fails to meet the requirements for U.S. Grade B.
Inspection Aid
- Area Measurement Guide 8 x 10 in English Units IA#30A
- Area Measurement Guide, IA #30B
- Headspace Gauge
See How to Purchase Inspection Aids for more details.
Detailed standards, Inspection Instructions & Other Resources:
- U.S. Grade Standards for Canned Leafy Greens (pdf)
- AOAC Official Method 974.33 Filth in Green Leafy Vegetables
- Certification Manual
- Condition of Container Manual
- Domestic Origin Verification (DOV) Program Manual
- FDA Food Defect Action Levels
- Foreign Material Manual
- General Procedures Manual
- Safety Manual
- Sampling Manual
- Sanitation Manual
- SC 364-155 Score Sheet for Canned Leafy Greens
- Technical Procedures Manual
- U.S. Standards for Determination of Fill Weights
- U.S. Standards for Inspection by Variables
- USDA Purchases Manual