Method of Sale of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
2.3.2. Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
(L&R, 1979, p. 176; 1980; 1982, p. 152; 2008)
Guideline
Recognizing the difficulty faced by consumers when more than one method of sale is employed in the same outlet for the same product, noncomparable methods of sale (e.g., weight and measure) for the same produce item in the same outlet should be minimized.
This guideline applies to all sales of fruits and vegetables. There are two tables, one for specific commodities and one for general commodity groups. Search the specific list first to find those commodities that either do not fit into any of the general groups or have unique methods of sale. If the item is not listed, find the general group in the second table. The item may be sold by any method of sale marked with an X. (Amended 2008)
| COMMODITY | WEIGHT | COUNT | HEAD OR BUNCH | DRY MEASURE (any size) | DRY MEASURE (1 dry qt or larger) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artichokes | X | X | |||
| Asparagus | X | X | |||
| Avocados | X | ||||
| Bananas | X | X | |||
| Beans (green, yellow, etc) |
X | X | |||
| Brussels sprouts (loose) |
X | ||||
| Brussels Sprouts (on stalk) |
X | ||||
| Cherries | X | X | X | ||
| Coconuts | X | X | |||
| Corn on the Cob | X | X | |||
| Dates | X | ||||
| Eggplant | X | X | |||
| Figs | X | ||||
| Grapes | X | ||||
| Melons (cut in pieces) |
X | ||||
| Mushrooms (small) |
X | X | X | ||
| Mushrooms (portobello, large) |
X | X | |||
| Okra | X | ||||
| Peas | X | X | |||
| Peppers (bell and other varieties) |
X | X | X | ||
| Pineapples | X | X | |||
| Rhubarb | X | X | |||
| Tomatoes (except cherry/grape) |
X | X | X | ||
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| COMMODITY | WEIGHT | COUNT | HEAD OR BUNCH | DRY MEASURE (any size) | DRY MEASURE (1 dry qt or larger) |
| Berries and Cherry/Grape Tomatoes | X | X | |||
| Citrus Fruits (oranges, grapefruits, lemons, etc.) |
X | X | X | ||
| Edible Bulbs (onions [spring or green], garlic, leeks, etc.) |
X | X | X | X | |
| Edible Tubers (Irish potatoes, sweet potatoes, ginger, horseradish, etc.) |
X | X | |||
| Flower Vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, etc.) |
X | X | |||
| Gourd Vegetables (cucumbers, squash, melons, etc.) |
X | X | X | ||
| Leaf Vegetables (lettuce, cabbage, celery, etc.) |
X | X | |||
| Leaf Vegetables (parsley, herbs, loose greens) |
X | X | X | ||
| Pitted Fruits (peaches, plums, prunes, etc.) |
X | X | X | ||
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Pome Fruits |
X | X | X | ||
| Root Vegetables (turnips, carrots, radishes, etc.) |
X | X | |||
