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area, as evidenced by the delaminated area exceeding the limits of the outlined borders, shall be
scored as a Major B defect.
Minor - Minor delamination of the outer ply in the pouch seal area is acceptable and shall not
be classified as a minor defect unless it extends to within 1/16 inch of the food product edge of
the seal. All other minor outer ply delamination in the pouch seal area or isolated spots of
delamination in the body of the pouch that do not propagate when flexed as described above
shall be classified as minor.
2/ Scale or dust on the outside of pouches caused by retort water may be removed by washing.
The following examples shall not be scored as defects for unclean:
a. Water spots.
b. On SSP, two or less specks of dried product each of which measure 1/8 inch by 1/8 inch or
equivalent area, or less. On ISP, ten or less specks of dried product each of which measure 1/8
inch by 1/8 inch or equivalent area, or less.
c. Any foreign matter which presents no health hazard or no potential pouch damage and
which readily falls off when pouch is lifted and shaken lightly.
d. Very thin film of grease, oil, or product residue which is discernible to touch, but not
readily discernible by visual examinations.
e. Thin strips or drops of adhesive.
3/ If doubt exists as to whether or not the sealing equipment leaves an impression or design on
the seal surfaces that could conceal or impair visual detection of seal defects, samples shall be
furnished to the contracting officer for a determination as to acceptability.
4.4 Examination of pouch and carton. When applicable, the pouch and carton assembly
shall be examined for compliance. Defects and defect classifications are listed in table III.
TABLE III. Pouch and carton assembly defects
.
Category
Defect
Critical
Major
Minor
1
Tear, hole, or puncture through carton or open carton
causing a hole in the pouch or obviously wet or stained
carton due to leaking pouch.
101
Tear or hole in carton exposing pouch to potential
10
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