FDA Proposes to End Standard for Frozen Cherry Pies
FDA is proposing to eliminate its standard of identity for frozen cherry pies, it said in a notice released Dec. 17. FDA says the “standards are no longer necessary to promote honesty and fair dealing in the interest of consumers,”…
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and that “revoking the standards of identity and quality for frozen cherry pie would provide greater flexibility in the product’s manufacture.” The standard requires a fruit content by weight of 25%, and limits the number of blemished cherries allowed in frozen cherry pies, among other things. Comments are due March 18.