MIL-DTL-10958G
TABLE I. Product defects 1/
Category
Defect
Major
Minor
Finished product
151
Color not uniform yellow characteristic of colored commercial
Margarine.
152
Foreign flavor, such as rancid, tallowy or oxidized.
153
Not firm compact body of good spreadability at
60° to 70°F (16 to 21°C).
154
Crumbly, grainy, mealy, oily or visually moist.
Weight
201
Net weight less than 5 pounds 14 ounces (2665 gms) for the
(603 X 700) can, or less than 1 pound 7 ounces (652 gms) for the
(401 X 411) can, as applicable. 2/
1/ The presence of foreign material for example, dirt, insect parts, hair, wood, glass, metal, or
mold shall be cause for rejection of the lot.
2/ Report results to nearest 1/4 ounce (gram). Lot shall be rejected if sample data indicate lot
average net weight less than 6 pounds (2722 gms), or the lot average net weight is less than 1
pound and 8 ounces (680 gms), as applicable.
* 4.3.3.1 Examination of cans. Examination of filled and sealed cans shall be in accordance with
the U.S. Standards for Condition of Food Containers.
* 4.3.3.2 Examination of can labeling. Examination of can labeling shall be in accordance with
the examination criteria contained in DSCP Form 2997.
* 4.3.3.3 Examination for packing and shipping container. Examination of the filled and sealed
shipping container shall be in accordance with the U.S. Standards for Condition of Food
Containers.
* 4.4 Sampling procedure and acceptance criteria for testing of finished product. The finished
product shall be tested to determine conformance to 3.3 as concerns cube test and for
analytical characteristics as specified in 3.3.1, in accordance with procedures referenced in
4.5. Lot size shall be expressed in terms of cans. The sample unit shall be one filled can that is
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