on the inspection table, examines each specimen, and places it in its proper grade 
compartment (fig. 6). When he completes the sorting of samples, he records 
on the inspection memorandum the weights of the specimens in each compart- 
ment. By use of the slide rule or a computation chart he then calculates the 
percentage of each grade by weight in the sample and records it. A signed copy 
of the memorandum is handed to the grower or trucker, another is retained 
for the applicant, and a third one is retained by the inspector (fig. 7). Final 
settlement for the load is based on the percentages of each grade shown on the 
memorandum. 
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 
Form FDA 27 
(Superseding FPI 38) INSPECTION MEMORANDUM A- 37350 
This memorandum is issued pursuant to the act making appropriation for the United States Department of Agriculture and 
is receivable as prima facie evidence in all courts of the United States This memorandum does not excuse failure to comply with 
any of the regulatory enforced by th Department of 
g United Stgte Aaricy!ture Federal Food and Drug Administration. 
ict 208 ad (% Laff 5 L345 und: 3QPM. 
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Canner. t, ‘ P 
(/ = 
Products inspected x (4 ‘ UV, Number of container se Ow um 
(Grower’s count) 
I, the undersigned, on the date abote specificd, made 
personal inspection of samples of the lot herein 
described. and do hercby certify that the conditions at 
the said time and on the said date as shown by said 
samples were as stated hercin. 
TI a 
INSPECTOR. 
Total 
The information below is for the convenience of the canner and its accuracy is not vouched for by the above inspector 
Gross. weight, Ibs US No ee EES 
Mist = is) Re hoa Obese NOL @ ane 
Ne tate aay ee Seed hoa Gulls 
Value of total load, $ 
Figure 7.—This type of inspection memorandum, showing the percentage of each grade 
and culls in growers’ loads, is issued on products for processing. 
Inspection of raw products for processing on the basis of U. S. standards has 
been increasing for a number of years. The system of having an unbiased 
Federal-State inspector determine the percentage of the various grades in de- 
livered loads is pleasing to both processors and growers. Under it, the grower 
has the incentive to deliver the best quality of produce possible, because the 
higher the quality the better are his returns. Naturally, under such a system, 
the canner receives better quality raw products from which to manufacture 
higher quality finished products. The system has also done away with countless 
numbers of heated arguments between growers and processors over settlement for 
products delivered. 
Federal Inspection at Receiving Markets 
Inspection of fresh fruits and vegetables at receiving markets is conducted 
under Federal supervision only, whereas, inspection at shipping points is done 
under Federal-State supervision. As will be recalled, this service, inaugurated 
in 1918, was established 4 years before Congress provided for inspection at 
shipping points, for the purpose of enabling shippers to ascertain the condition 
of produce upon arrival in the markets. The service was later extended to re- 
ceivers and other financially interested parties. 
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