WAC 16-445-040   What is a "Washington No. 1 grade" Italian prune?  To be labeled "Washington No. 1 grade," Italian prunes must be:

     (1) Of one variety;

     (2) A purplish color over at least 2/3 of their surface;

     (3) Well-formed;

     (4) At least 1-1/4 inches in diameter unless otherwise specified;

     (5) Mature but not overripe, soft or shriveled;

     (6) Free from decay and sunscald; and

     (7) Free from damage caused by:

     (a) Broken skins;

     (b) Heat injury;

     (c) Growth cracks;

     (d) Sunburn;

     (e) Split pits;

     (f) Hail marks;

     (g) Drought spots;

     (h) Russeting;

     (i) Scars; or

     (j) Dirt, other foreign material, disease, insects or mechanical or other means.



[Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.17 and 34.05 RCW. 05-10-093, § 16-445-040, filed 5/4/05, effective 6/4/05. Statutory Authority: Chapter 15.17 RCW. 78-04-061 (Order 1549), § 16-445-040, filed 3/31/78; Order 1262, § 16-445-040, filed 5/5/72; Order 698, (1), effective 6/15/54; Order 662, effective 7/8/53.]