Federal Register #2026-06971

USDA AMS Requests Comments on Mushroom Grading Standards Revisions

The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is inviting public input on proposed updates to the U.S. Standards for Grades of Mushrooms. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), Specialty Crops Inspection Division - Purpose and Scope: - Soliciting comments on revisions to mushroom grading standards, not procuring goods or services - Proposed changes include: - Adding a grade for portabella mushrooms - Removing size from grade criteria and creating a separate size section - Revising defect tolerances - Updating terminology, definitions, and defect scoring guides - Allowing mixed specialty packs of white and brown mushrooms - Industry Collaboration: - American Mushroom Institute (AMI) is referenced as an industry association - No OEMs, vendors, products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are specified, as this is a standards revision notice - Submission Location: - Comments to be sent to the USDA Specialty Crops Inspection Division in Fredericksburg, Virginia

Description

The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) proposes revisions to the U.S. Standards for Grades of Mushrooms. The changes include adding a grade for portabella mushrooms, removing size from grade criteria and creating a separate size section, revising defect tolerances, updating terminology, definitions, and defect scoring guides. The revisions aim to reflect current industry practices and marketing trends, including allowing mixed specialty packs of white and brown mushrooms. Comments on the proposal are due by June 9, 2026.

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