Federal Register #Doc. No. AMS-SC-25-0520

USDA Proposes Updates to Frozen Asparagus and Mushroom Grading Standards

This notice announces proposed updates by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) to the U.S. Standards for Grades of Frozen Asparagus and Mushrooms. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a standards revision notice, not a procurement action - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; the notice seeks public comments on proposed standards changes - Notable Requirements and Details: - For frozen asparagus: - Update style requirements for 'cut spears or cuts and tips' regarding percent head material - Revise the definition of a head for this style to align with modern harvesting practices - For mushrooms: - Add a grade for portabella mushrooms - Remove size from grade criteria - Revise tolerances for defects - Update terminology and definitions - The notice is a request for public input, not a solicitation for goods or services

Description

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) of the USDA is proposing revisions to the United States Standards for Grades of Frozen Asparagus. The proposal includes updating style requirements related to percent head material for the "cut spears or cuts and tips" style and changing the definition of a head for this style. These changes aim to align the standards with modern harvesting practices and provide better guidance for utilizing frozen asparagus.

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