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Walnut

Inspection Manual

DFA of California

710 Striker Avenue

Sacramento, CA 95834

(916) 561-5900

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To: Walnut Handlers

As the official walnut inspection agency, we have the responsibility to inspect walnuts handled by

each processor throughout the state.

We staff each of our offices to meet the anticipated needs in each area, therefore, if your

requirements change, please notify your nearest DFA office. When calling for an inspector, be sure

to give the office at least a 24-hour notice. We cannot guarantee that inspection personnel will be

available without this notice.

It is the processor’s responsibility to provide an adequate inspection area including a table, chair,

heat or air conditioning as required for employee safety, necessary lavatory facility, and sufficient

light (with a minimum of 95 foot-candles) at the inspection level. If you need assistance in meeting

these requirements, please contact us. DFA will provide the inspection personnel, any necessary

equipment, forms, the inspection stamp, and W-12 tags.

Keep in mind, when designing your inspection area, DFA is mandated to personally draw all

samples or have all samples drawn under our direct supervision. DFA walnut inspection personnel

are required to maintain the chain of custody of all samples from collection to the completed

inspection.

If you have any questions, please contact the DFA Corporate office at (916) 561-5900.

Revised 8/22/2017 11:55:00 AM

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Corporate Office: Sam Keiper

710 Striker Avenue President/CEO

Sacramento, CA 95834

(916) 561-5900

(916) 561-5910 - Fax

(916) 206-5108 - Mobile Jeremiah Szabo

VP of Professional Services

Central Valley Office:

1220 Reno Avenue, Suite E

Modesto, CA 95351

(209) 544-1414

(209) 544-0906 - Fax

(209) 216-9382 - Mobile Jon Kimble

Food Safety Services Manager

South Valley Office:

1855 South Van Ness

Fresno, CA 93721

(559) 233-7249

(559) 233-9819 - Fax

(559) 476-0524 - Mobile Thomas Jones

Sr. Director of Scientific/Analytical Services

(559) 903-9568 - Mobile Hector Omapas

Operations and Business Development Manager

North Valley Office:

770 Stafford Way

Yuba City, CA 95991

(530) 673-6417

(530) 673-6484 - Fax

(916) 844-6955 - Mobile Maribel Nuñez-Alvarez

Senior Director, Administration and Operations

Area Contacts:

Chico/Red Bluff: Sheri Sudberry (530) 521-2983

Fresno: Harpreet Purewal (559) 250-6523

Hollister: Ana Castaneda (831) 524-2526

Modesto: Linda White (209) 602-7568

Stockton: Debra Pennell (209) 470-2933

Wasco: Teresa Duffy (661) 340-2492

Visalia: Ramona McComb (559) 901-2918

Winters: Rowlana Edwards (530) 312-8205

Yuba City: Christy Pacheco (530) 300-1645

California Walnut Board:

101 Parkshore Drive, Suite 250

Folsom, CA 95630

(916) 932-7070

(916) 932-7071 - Fax

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Table of Contents

Manual for Inspecting Inshell and Shelled Walnuts 6 Introduction 6 Field Inspections 6

Inspection of Inshell Walnuts 7 Qualification for Export of Inshell Walnuts 7 Traceability Requirements 7 In-Line Sampling 8 Floor Stock Sampling 8 Walnut Varieties 8 Size 9 Mixed Size Categories 10 External Walnut Requirements 10 External Defects 11 Kernel Defects 13 Other Kernel Defects 15 Color 15 Inshell Tolerances 16 Grade Determination 17 Inshell Average Tolerances 17 Inshell Walnut Forms 18 W-4 Types 18 W-4 Descriptions 18 Rejections 19 Handler Reject 20 Retest 20 Secondary Certificate Requirements 20 Reinspection 20 Repackaging of Inshell Walnuts 20

Examples of Inshell Walnut Forms 21 W-12 21 Bin Tag 22 W-6 23

Examples of W-4’s 24 Example of Merchantable Type; U.S. #1 Large 24 Example of Merchantable Type; U.S. #2 Standard 25 Example of Merchantable Type; U.S. #2 Jumbo, Unbleached 26 Example of Merchantable Type; U.S. #2 Jumbo Large, Livermore 27 Example of Reinsepection Type; U.S. #1 Large 28 Example of Rejection Type 29 Example of Substandard Type 30 Example of Secondary Certificate 31 Example of Void Certificate 32

Examples of Mixed Size W-4’s 33 Example of Jumbo/Large Mix 33 Example of Large/Medium Mix 34 Example of Medium/Baby Mix 35 Example of Min./Max. 36 Example of Handler Reject Form 37

Inspection of Shelled Walnuts 39 Traceability Requirements 39 In-Line Sampling 39

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Floor Stock Sampling 40 Screening for Size 40 Size 41 Size Tolerances for Export 42 Exception to Halves 43 Exception to Halves and Pieces 43 Color 43 Kernel Defects 44 Other Kernel Defects 47 Shelled Tolerances 48 Grade Determination 49 Shelled Average Tolerances 49 Shelled Walnut Forms 49 W-3 Types 50 W-3 Descriptions 50 Rejections 51 Handler Reject 51 Retest 51 Secondary Certificate Requirements 52 Reinspection 52 Walnut Meal 52 Substandard Shelled Walnuts 53 Repackaging of Shelled Walnuts 53

Examples of Shelled Walnut Forms 54 Bin Tag 54

Examples of W-3’s 55 Example of Merchantable Type; Domestic Light Pieces 55 Example of Merchantable Type; Domestic Granules 56 Example of Merchantable Type; Walnut Meal 57 Example of Export Classification; U.S. #1 Light Halves 58 Example of Export Classification; U.S. #1 Light Halves and Pieces 59 Example of Export Classification; U.S. #1 Light Halves and Pieces 60 Example of W1A; Shelled Walnut Continuation Sheet 61 Example of Export Type; U.S. #1 Light Amber Small Pieces 62 Example of Export Type; U.S. Commercial Light Pieces 63 Example of Export Type; U.S. #1 Red Halves and Pieces 64 Example of Reinspection Type; U.S. #1 Light Pieces 65 Example of Reinspection Type; Walnut Meal 66 Example of Rejection Type 67 Example of Substandard Type 68 Example of Secondary Certificate 69 Example of Void Certificate 70 Example of Walnut Correction Sheet 71 Example of Handler Reject Form 72

Walnut Handlers and Handler Codes 75

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MANUAL FOR INSPECTING INSHELL AND SHELLED WALNUTS

Introduction

Instructions in the following Manual for inspecting walnuts and completing the W-4 and W-3 forms

shall be followed by all inspectors for the sake of uniformity. However, there are times when certain

deviations are necessary because of plant procedures.

An inspector is responsible to inspect, grade, and certify walnuts. New inspectors will be given all

possible information and assistance, not only by the inspector in charge, but by all experienced

inspectors and analysts with whom they work with. It is unethical to criticize other inspectors and

their work. Arguments between inspectors shall be avoided, and any difference in the interpretation

of the inspection procedures or grades shall be brought to the attention of the supervisor in charge.

All inspectors are required to read and understand the DFA Walnut Inspection Manual.

Field Inspections

As soon as the local DFA supervisor is notified of a new handler, it is important to notify the DFA

Corporate office immediately prior to any inspection.

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INSPECTION OF INSHELL WALNUTS

A sample is defined as the unit of walnuts taken to represent a designated portion of a lot. Samples

from the lot are then combined to form a composite sample, from which a 100-walnut test is drawn.

When drawing from sacks, bins, or in-line to form a composite sample, observe the general

appearance of the walnuts in each container sampled. If the walnuts in any single container or

number of containers appear distinctly different in quality from those in the majority of the lot, they

may be inspected separately and reported on separate work sheets. The handler shall be advised of

the variation in the lot and will decide whether to continue with inspection as is or inspect those

containers separately.

No lot shall weigh more than 50,000 pounds.

The handler shall make all lots of inshell walnuts readily accessible to the inspector for inspection.

There is no provision in the Walnut Marketing Order to allow the certification of crop year.

Qualification for Export of Inshell Walnuts

All lots of inshell walnuts must qualify for U.S. Grade No. 2 or better and be certified as to size. All

inshell walnuts certified for export must show on the certificate the grade and size for which it

qualifies.

Certificates must indicate quality as determined or may read at the request of the handler “Meets

California Walnut Board Quality Requirements for Export”.

Inshell walnuts for export purposes must be inspected and certified no more than 60 days prior to

shipment from the handler’s facility.

At times, a foreign buyer may require that product be shipped in unmarked sacks, bins, or cartons.

Shipping product in unmarked sacks, bins, or cartons is a violation of labeling requirements. If a

customer requires unmarked sacks, bins, or cartons, the handler shall require a written agreement

from the buyer. This agreement shall state that the buyer will comply with all labeling requirements

upon receipt of the product, and the handler shall be able to produce this agreement if requested by

authorities.

Traceability Requirements

Inspected and certified merchantable inshell walnuts in sacks must have a W-12 tag attached. Tags

may be issued to facility representatives in numerical order to cover a definite number of sacks.

Damaged tags must be replaced. Tag numbers, including the letters, attached to the lot, as well as

those destroyed, shall be recorded on the W-4 work sheet.

Inspected and certified inshell walnuts in cartons shall be stamped with the official California

Walnut Board stamp. The stamping must be done under the supervision of the DFA inspector with

the stamping equipment remaining under the inspector’s control at all times.

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In-Line Sampling

When inspection is being conducted in-line, a hand scoop shall be used to draw samples. Samples

must be drawn and analyzed continuously, so the handler can be informed at all times regarding

conformity with the intended grade. This will permit the handler to segregate and withdraw portions

of a lot that fail to make the grade. Segments of a lot should be equal or as close to in weight, when

determining weight per test.

Inspectors must draw their own samples or have them drawn in their presence and under their

direction.

In no case shall a 100-walnut test represent more than 15,000 pounds of inshell walnuts. For lots

weighing less than 15,000 pounds, a 100-walnut test shall be made.

At least 50% of tests must meet the requirements for which the grade is applied.

Floor Stock Sampling

Floor stock is when inshell walnuts have been packed prior to inspection. Sample at least the

number of units according to the following table:

Pallets or Bins in Lot Units Sampled

1-5 2 sacks per pallet/ 1 sample per bin

5 + 1 sack per pallet/ 1 sample per bin

Sampling of tubs or bins shall be performed with a probe or by decanting.

The composite sample shall be drawn several times larger than the amount required for analysis.

Approximately 3 pounds of inshell walnuts will equal 100 walnuts. The composite sample may

represent up to 15,000 pounds. The sample shall be thoroughly mixed by pouring the walnuts from

one container into another.

More than 50% of the tests must meet or exceed the requirements for which the grade is applied.

Walnut Varieties

The common varieties of inshell walnuts include Ashley, Chandler, Eureka, Franquette, Hartley,

Howard, Payne, Serr, Tehama, Tulare, Vina, and Livermore. If the inspector is assured of the

variety, and there is at least 90% of that variety in the lot, the inspector may certify that specific

variety.

The official definition of the California Variety reads “Commercial type may be a specific variety

such as Hartley, Eureka, or any other single certified variety, or it may be a mix”. The varieties that

may be in the mix are listed below. The exception is Livermore cannot be included in the mix.

Adams, Amigo, Ashley, Blackmer, Carmello, Cascade, Chandler, Chico, Concha, Ehrhardt,

Ehrhorn, Eureka, Franquette, Gustine, Hartley, Honeycutt, Howard, Howe, Idaho, Lompoc,

Marchetti, Mautner, Mayette, Maylan, Midland, Payne, Pedro, Pioneer, Placentia, Poe, Serr,

Sharkey, Sinensis, Sunland, Tehama, Trinta, Tulare, Vina, Waterloo, Westside, and other minor

varieties.

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If a lot is certified as a specific variety, it should be shown in the variety section of the certificate. If

the lot is a mixed variety it may be certified as “California Varieties”, this will be written in the

variety section of the certificate or you may leave the variety section blank, but under no

circumstances should you certify as mixed.

Size

All percentages shall be determined on the basis of count. A tolerance of 1.5 times is allowed on

size.

Jumbo not over 12% pass through a 80/64” round opening.

Large not over 12% pass through a 77/64” round opening.

Large Eureka & not over 12% pass through a 76/64” round opening.

Eureka Types*

Medium 88% pass through a 77/64” round opening, but not over 12% pass through a

73/64” round opening.

Standard not over 12% pass through a 73/64” round opening.

Baby 88% pass through a 74/64” round opening, but not over 10% pass through

60/64” round opening.

Min./Max.** not over 12% pass through a round opening of the specified minimum

diameter, and at least 88% pass through a round opening of any specified

maximum diameter.

*Special provision is made in the USDA Standards for the size grading of Large Eureka variety and

Eureka-type walnuts. To use this special grading, at least 90% of the walnuts must be of the Eureka

variety or type. Eureka type varieties include: Blackmer, Ehrhorn, Gustine, Honeycutt, Lompc,

Matchetti, Mautner, and Waterloo.

**In lieu of the above classifications, size of walnuts may be specified in terms of minimum

diameter, or minimum and maximum diameter.

When inshell walnuts do not meet the requirements for a specified size, certify them as follows:

Large with too many Medium - as Standard;

Medium with too many Large - as Standard;

Babies with too many Peewees - as Reject; or Min./Max.

Babies with too many oversized are not a USDA size, and therefore, they must be rejected or can be

certified as Min./Max. or Mixed Size.

Mammoth size walnuts must be inspected and certified within the Jumbo classification.

No California Walnut Board Certificate for inshell walnuts shall be issued when the walnuts are

found to be smaller than the size labeled on the container.

Baby/Medium Blend: Prior to blending, DFA will certify all the walnuts to their specific size and

issue two separate certificates, one for the babies and one for the mediums in the blend. After

certification, the handler will be allowed to blend the two sizes. The handler will be required to note

the blend on the sack. In order to meet labeling requirements, the blend will be designated with the

predominant size noted first (e.g. if the blend consists of 30% babies and 70% mediums, the blend

would be designated as a MEDIUM BABY blend and would be noted as such on the sack).

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Mixed Size Categories

Jumbo/Large Must contain a minimum of 70% Jumbo with an allowance for undersize

of up to 12% that pass through a 77/64” round opening. Those that stay

on top of an 80/64” round opening are Jumbo, the remaining are Large.

Example:

(Minimum Allowance to Pass)

70% Jumbo

12% Smaller than Large

Large/Medium Must contain a minimum of 70% Large with an allowance for oversize of

up to 12% that stay on top of an 80/64” round opening, and an allowance

for undersize of up to 12% that pass through a 73/64” round opening.

After sizing for over and under sizes, those that stay on top of a 77/64”

round opening are Large, the remaining are Medium.

Example:


70% Medium, no more than 12% bigger than Large

12% Smaller than Medium

Medium/Baby Must contain a minimum of 70% Medium with an allowance for oversize

of up to 12% that stay on top of a 77/64” round opening, and an allowance

for undersize of up to 10% that pass through a 60/64” round opening.

After sizing for over and under sizes, those that pass through a 74/64”

round opening are Baby, the remaining are Medium.

Example:


70% Medium, no more than 12% bigger than Medium

10% Smaller than Baby

If the minimum allowed mixed size tolerances are not met, each test may only be retested one time.

If the average of all tests on the given lot does not meet the size requirements, then the lot will be

rejected.

Given the above examples, sack markings would state the larger size first. Sack markings represent

the size category (e.g. Large/Medium) based on a representative sample, with the specific size

percentages recorded under the “Size” column on the W-4 certificate.

External Walnut Requirements

The standard does not require that walnuts be bleached to be certified as merchantable. Therefore,

handlers may request an inspection of unbleached walnuts to be certified as merchantable.

However, they must meet the external requirements set forth in the standard. Unbleached walnuts

must be practically clean. “Practically clean” means that from the viewpoint of general appearance,

the walnuts are practically free from adhering dirt or other foreign material, and that individual

walnuts are not damaged by such means. If the walnuts are unbleached and certified, this

information shall be noted on the work sheet and the certificate portions of the W-4.

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Each grade requires the walnut shell to be dry. However, moisture on the shell following the

washing or bleaching process can be disregarded unless the inspector is unable to make a decision

as to the quality or condition of the walnuts. In this case, examination shall be postponed until they

are dry.

Inshell walnuts have requirements for external cleanliness, but only U.S. No. 1 Grade is required

to be bright. Bright is when the walnuts have gone through a bleach or peroxide wash process. Brightness shall be judged for the lot as a whole rather than an individual basis, this means a fairly

light, and attractive appearance. A slight, chalky deposit on the shell does not affect brightness.

When a lot has a large percentage of walnuts with sand adhering to the shell, or the shell looks as

though it has not been properly bleached or peroxide washed, the inspector may write “not bright”

across the work sheet portion of the W-4, instead of trying to score each walnut separately.

External Defects

When inspecting inshell walnuts for external defects, walnuts may contain more than one defect.

Always score the most serious defect type.

Splits — “Splits” are walnuts with the seam opened completely around the walnut so that the two

halves of the shell are held together only by the kernel.

Bleached Unbleached

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Broken — Walnuts are considered “Broken” when the missing portion of the shell is greater than

the area of a circle 1/4” in diameter or when the two halves of the shell have become completely

broken apart and separated from each other. Walnuts so affected shall be scored as DAMAGE.

Adhering Hull — “Adhering hull” is when the walnut hull remains attached to the walnut. If the

hull affects more than 1/20 or 5%, but not more than 1/8 or 12.5%, of the shell surface, score as

DAMAGE. When the hull affects more than 1/8 or 12.5%, of the shell surface, score as SERIOUS

DAMAGE.

Perforated Shell — are areas on the shell resembling abrasions and usually include small holes

penetrating the walnut wall. If the area affected is larger than that of a circle 1/4”, but not more than

3/8”, in diameter, score as DAMAGE and, if more than 3/8”, score as SERIOUS DAMAGE.

Discoloration — means that the color (either by stain, dirt, or other) of the affected portion of the

shell is in pronounced contrast with the color of the rest of the shell. Discoloration affecting at least

1/5 or 20%, but not more than 1/3 or 33%, of the shell, in aggregate, score as DAMAGE. Darker

discoloration covering less than 1/5 or 20%, may also be scored as DAMAGE. Discoloration

affecting more than 1/3 or 33%, of the shell, score as SERIOUS DAMAGE.

1/8

1/8

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Kernel Defects

Kernel quality of merchantable inshell walnuts must meet the minimum requirements set forth in

the USDA Standards for No. 1 or No. 2 grade.

Not Well Dried — A normal well dried kernel is crisp, brittle, and breaks under pressure or by

bending. Kernels that are rubbery and do not break crisply and easily (due to moisture content) shall

be scored as DAMAGE. Kernels that are very green and wet shall be scored as SERIOUS

DAMAGE under other or uncured.

Discolored — is when the kernels pellicle or skin is black. Discolored shall be scored under

DAMAGE when more than 1/5 or 20% of the pellicle or skin, is darker than Amber.

Shrivel — means the kernel has shrunk sufficiently from the maximum size attained at a previous

time in its growth so that the pellicle is noticeably wrinkled and/or part of the kernel tissue has

dried. Kernels that are thin in the cross section, but otherwise normally developed, shall not be

considered shriveled. The degree of shriveling on a portion of the kernel determines how it shall be

scored.

Kernels that have more than 1/20 or 5%, but less than 1/8 or 12.5%, of the surface of the kernel

including both halves are shriveled, or when a greater area is affected by lesser degrees of shrivel

producing an equally objectionable appearance are scored as DAMAGE.

Kernels that have more than 1/8 or 12.5% of the entire surface of the kernel severely shriveled are

scored as SERIOUS DAMAGE. If one of the halves of the kernel is not affected by shrivel, the

other half must be severely shriveled on more than 1/2 or 50% of its surface before scoring as

SERIOUS DAMAGE. Greater areas affected by lesser degrees of shrivel are scored as SERIOUS

DAMAGE.

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Insect — When walnuts contain live or dead insects, evidence of insect feeding, cutting, excreta or

webbing score as SERIOUS DAMAGE.

Under USDA Standards for Inshell Walnuts there is no tolerance for live infestation. A lot

containing live infestation must be rejected and fumigated before it is retested as test Type 1.

Rancid or Decay — Rancid is the stage of deterioration in which the kernel has developed a rancid

flavor; the kernel is darker in color and may have an oily appearance, score as SERIOUS

DAMAGE. Decay is any portion of the kernel that is decomposed, score as SERIOUS DAMAGE.

Mold — when the kernel has green, black, or yellow fruiting mold in any amount, score as

SERIOUS DAMAGE. When the kernel has white or gray mold that is clearly visible or when not

clearly visible, and it affects an aggregate area larger than one square centimeter or 1/8 or 12.5% of

the entire surface of the kernel, whichever is less, score as SERIOUS DAMAGE.

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Other Kernel Defects

The following kernel defects are not specifically described in the standards but shall be scored as

“Other” defects.

Walnut kernels may be subject to discoloration of the meat or flesh due to the release of oil,

oxidation, or bleach. A light, yellowish-brown, oily appearance of the flesh is fairly common and is

not a defect as long as there is no rancidity. Discoloration that is bright yellow, orange, brown,

medium gray, red, or any other objectionable color, shall be scored as DAMAGE or SERIOUS

DAMAGE, depending on the amount of the kernel affected. The exception is when doing

Livermore variety, all non-red walnuts will be scored as discolored. Kernels that are discolored, but

not rancid, shall be scored as follows:

If approximately 1/4 or 25% of the kernel is affected by bleach, dirt, brown spots and loosened

pellicles that detract from the appearance of the walnut, score in the “Other” column as DAMAGE.

Put a small “b” on the work sheet for kernels affected by bleach. Put a small “d” on the worksheet

for kernels affected by dirt.

If approximately 1/2 or 50% of the kernel is affected by bleach, dirt, brown spots and loosened

pellicles that detract from the appearance of the walnut, score in the “Other” column as SERIOUS

DAMAGE. Put a small “b” on the work sheet for kernels affected by bleach. Put a small “d” on the

worksheet for kernels affected by dirt.

Color

When matching the kernels with the color chart (see official color chart), the emphasis shall be

placed on the lighter areas of skin on the elevated portions of the kernels, with some allowance

made for the darker areas of skin in the valleys, unless they are noticeably darker.

Veining and Speckling of the skin is typical of certain varieties of walnuts. They shall be permitted

on a kernel in color classification to the extent that they do not significantly affect the appearance or

darken the overall color. If they significantly affect the overall color, they shall be classified in the

next lower color group.

Dark Knobs are another form of marking characteristics of some varieties and apply to darker color

on the raised knobs or humps on the outer surface of the kernel. If they significantly affect the

overall color, they shall be classified in the next lower color group.

USDA recognizes a Livermore Variety, however when inspecting a Livermore variety, the USDA

Walnut Color Chart shall not apply to red color. Off color shall not be used for red color.

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Inshell Tolerances TOTAL OF 5% DEFECTS INCLUDING NOT MORE THAN 3% SERIOUS DAMAGE

Tolerances for U.S. No. 1

10% Total • Splits allowed in each test

Damage

Total of 5%

(Includes Damage and

Serious Damage)

• Broken shells greater than 1/4” in diameter

• Perforations aggregating more than 1/4” but not more than 3/8” in

diameter

• Adhering hull affecting more than 1/20 (5%) but not more than 1/8

(12.5%) of shell surface

• Discoloration affecting more than 1/5 (20%) but not more than 1/3 (33%)

of shell surface

• Other

Serious Damage

3% Maximum Allowed

• Perforations aggregating more than 3/8” in diameter

• Adhering hull affecting more than 1/8 (12.5%) of shell surface

• Discoloration affecting more than 1/3 (33%) of shell surface

• Other TOTAL OF 10% INCLUDING NOT MORE THAN 5% SERIOUS ADHERING HULLS

Tolerances for U.S. No. 2

Damage

Total of 10%

(Includes Damage or

Serious Damage)

• Broken shells greater than 1/4” in diameter

• Adhering hull affecting more than 1/20 (5%) but not more than 1/8 (12.5%)

of shell surface

Serious Damage

5% Maximum Allowed

for Adhering hulls

• Perforations aggregating more than 3/8” in diameter

• Discoloration affecting more than 1/3 (33%) of shell surface

• Adhering hull affecting more than 1/8 (12.5%) of shell surface no more

than 5%

• Other

Kernel Defects

Tolerances for U.S. No. 1 Tolerances for U.S. No. 2

Damage

Total 10%

(Includes Damage or

Serious Damage)

• Discoloration darker than Amber (Black) more than

1/5 (20%)

• Not well dried - pliable and rubbery

• Shrivel more than 1/20 (5%) but not more than 1/8

(12.5%)

• Other

Damage

Total 15%

(Includes Damage

or Serious

Damage)

Serious Damage

6% Maximum Allowed

5% Maximum Allowed

for Insect

• Wet - Uncured - Green

• Shrivel more than 1/8 (12.5%) of both halves or more

than 1/2 (50%) of one of the halves

• Rancid or Decay

• Mold - conspicuous - any color or amount

• Mold - inconspicuous - white or gray affecting an

aggregate area larger than 1 cm or 1/8 (12.5%) of the

entire surface area - whichever is the lesser area

• Insect no more than 5%

• Other

Serious Damage

8% Maximum

Allowed

5% Maximum

Allowed for Insect

Kernel Color

Minimum

70% Light Amber, but

40% must be Light

• Not applicable for red varieties. Minimum

60% Light Amber

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Grade Determination

Final grades for any certificate of merchantable inshell walnuts shall be the lowest grade determined

by either external or internal defects or color.

Inshell Average Tolerances

When any test is found to contain defects in excess of 1.5 times any maximum allowed tolerance of

5% or more or double any maximum tolerance allowed under 5%, the sacks/bins covered by the test

shall be considered a separate lot. It should be reported as a reject and reported separately as failing

to meet the intended grade. When two or more segments of a lot are analyzed and each is scored as

a lower grade than the lot as a whole, only one can be averaged in the lot, even though all segments

are averageable. If the customer decides to keep the lower grade segment, it must be recorded on a

new certificate.

External (shell) Internal (Kernel)

Damage Serious

Total

Defects Damage Serious*

Total

Defects

U.S. No. 1 5 3 5 10 6 10

Unaverageable reject 8 7 8 16 10 16

Reject may average up to 7 6 7 15 9 15

Certificate must average 5 3 5 10 6 10

External (shell) Internal (Kernel)

Damage Serious**

Total

Defects Damage Serious*

Total

Defects

U.S. No. 2 10 10 10 15 8 15

Unaverageable reject 16 16 16 23 13 23

Reject may average up to 15 15 15 22 12 22

Certificate must average 10 10 10 15 8 15

* Six (6) insects is an automatic unaverageable reject

** Adhering hull only U.S. No. 2 (Serious only)

8 is unaverageable reject

6 & 7 is reject but averageable

5 is what a lot must average

A handler may request a portion of a lot containing a high percentage of defects to be withdrawn in

order to qualify the balance of the lot for a higher grade.

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Inshell Walnut Forms

W-12

Inshell Sack Tag

The W-12 is a unique numbered tag that is used to identify each sack.

Every sack of inshell walnuts must have a W-12 sewn onto the sack.

If the sack is opened, do not reuse the tag. Issue a new W-12 tag. All

W-12’s must be recorded on the W-4.

Bin Tag

DFA Identification Tag

The Bin Tag is used to identify certified inshell walnuts in bins. The

Bin Tag is stamped with the California Walnut Board Stamp.

W-6

Inshell Tray Tag

The W-6 is used when grading the walnuts to record test results. The

tests results shall be transferred from the W-6 to the W-4 when the lot

is finished.

W-4

Inshell Walnut

Work Sheet

The W-4 is used to document inspection results and serves as the

certification of inshell walnuts. The certificate portion of the W-4 is

a formal document and shall be treated as such.

Walnut Correction Sheet

The Walnut Correction Sheet is used if changes need to be made due

to a mistake on Date, Handler Number, Type, and Weight on a

processed W-4.

Handler Reject Form

A Handler Reject Form is used when a handler rejects a lot or portion

of a lot from a processed W-4, for any reason even though it meets

the minimum standard.

W-4 Types

Below are the different types of certificates and the corresponding codes. Only use the

Organic Code Number at the request of the handler, after verifying with DFA supervisor.

Type of Certificate Code No. Organic Code No.

Merchantable 1 1 - O

Reinspection - Previously Certified 2 2 - O

Reject 3 3 - O

Substandard 4 4 - O

Secondary 6 6 - O

Void 7 7 - O

W-4 Descriptions

W-4

Merchantable

Certificate

(Type 1)

When inshell walnuts meet USDA Standards, “Merchantable” shall be

written on the Classification line, and the number “1” shall be written on

the line in the upper, right-hand box, after Type. Record the tests and

specify the number of containers each test covers. Any notes that help

identify the lot in any way may be written across the face of the work

sheet portion. Only information pertinent to the certification shall

appear on the certificate. One lot of inshell walnuts shall be recorded on

each W-4.

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W-4

Reinspection

Certificate

(Type 2)

When a previously-certified lot of inshell walnuts is reinspected, the work

sheet shall be made out the same way as for a merchantable inspection;

except “Reinspection” should be written on the line after Type with a “2”

in the upper right-hand corner box. Across the face of the work sheet

portion of the W-4, the word “Reinspection” shall be written along with

the original inspection certificate number.

W-4

Rejection

Certificate

(Type 3)

When inshell walnuts do not meet USDA Standards, “Rejection” shall be

written on the Classification and Type lines, and the number “3” shall be

written in the upper right-hand box after Type. The tests shall be recorded

in the same manner as for a lot that has met grade. Across the face of the

work sheet and the certificate portions, write the word “Reject”, place a

diagonal line across the certificate, and cross out the word “merchantable”

at the bottom of the certificate. The W-12 tags shall be removed from the

sacks at the time the lot is rejected. If the walnuts are in cartons that have

been stamped, the stamp must be removed, and the lot cleared to return to

stock.

W-4

Substandard

Certificate

(Type 4)

When a lot of substandard inshell walnuts are tendered for reserve,

“Substandard” shall be written on the Classification and Type lines, and

the number “4” shall be written in the upper right-hand box after Type.

Across the face of the work sheet record; the number and type of

containers, the percentage of kernels in the lot, and the lot number. On the

face of the certificate, write the classification and cross out the word

“merchantable” from the bottom part of the certificate before signing it.

W-4

Secondary

(Type 6)

When inshell walnuts have met USDA Standards, the original handler

may request a Secondary Certificate to allow the following changes: name

change, type of container, and correct weight. The top and bottom of the

W-4 shall be made out the same way as for a merchantable inspection,

except “Secondary” should be written on the line after Type, with a “6” in

the upper right-hand corner box. Across the face of the work sheet portion

of the W-4, write “This is a Secondary Certificate”, and include the

Original Certificate number. The original inspection date should be used

on the certificate portion of the W-4.

W-4

Void

(Type 7)

When an error has been made on the W-4, “Void” shall be written on the

line in the upper right-hand corner, after Type, with a “7” in the box.

Across the face of the work sheet and certificate portions of the W-4,

write “VOID”. Do not separate worksheets and keep the book copy. The

handler does not receive a copy of a VOID W-4.

Rejections

If any analysis exceeds the acceptable tolerances in any defect group, that portion must be removed

from the lot and recorded as a rejection on a separate W-4. Therefore, samples must be positively

identified with the segments of the test from which it was drawn.

When a lot, or segment of a lot of inshell walnuts is rejected, a handler may request a retest; if the

handler does not request a retest, then all W-12 tags shall be removed from the sacks and returned to

the DFA inspector within 24 hours. The inspector must account for the applicable numbers and

record the destroyed W-12’s on the W-4.

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Handler Reject

A handler always has the option to reject a lot or portion of a lot, for any reason even though it

meets the minimum standard. To do so, the handler must notify the DFA inspector, who will

remove the W-12’s or eliminate the California Walnut Board case stamps, and send a Handler

Reject Form to the DFA Sacramento office.

Retest

A retest is a test that is performed on previously rejected walnuts and if it passes it becomes a Type

1. Any rejected portion of a lot, can only have one retest. A new sample should be collected from

the rejected portion. If it rejects a second time, the rejected portion of the lot must be taken out prior

to any other inspection.

Secondary Certificate Requirements

1. The lot must be positively identified and only the original handler of record may request a

secondary.

2. The secondary certificate shall cover the original lot only. There shall not be any secondary

certificates for two or more lots added together.

3. Secondary certificates may be issued for portions of a lot, only if all tests in the original lot

made the grade specified.

4. The only changes allowed from the original certificate shall be: change of name, type of

container, and correct weight.

5. Only one secondary certificate can be issued for each lot. If a handler requests a new

certificate for the walnuts that are left from the original lot, after a secondary certificate is

written, they must be reinspected. A reinspection certificate must then be issued.

6. On the secondary certificate use the original inspection date on the certificate portion of the

W-4.

7. Record on the book copy that a secondary certificate was written and record secondary

certificate number and the number of sacks.

Reinspection

A reinspection will be treated as a new inspection, but is coded as a Type 2 - previously certified

walnuts. Across the work sheet portion of the W-4, the original certificate number should be

written. When a reinspection is requested for sacks, only replace the W-12’s from the sampled

sacks. If the lot is intact, write the amount of W-12 tags destroyed and record the replaced numbers

on the W-4. If the lot is not in its original state, then all W-12’s must be re-issued and must be

inspected as a Type 1 – original test.

Repackaging of Inshell Walnuts

Any container of inshell walnuts that has been previously tagged or stamped may be repackaged

into new containers, at the handler’s request. The DFA inspector must verify that the lot has been

previously certified before issuing W-12’s or stamping the new containers. New W-12's will be

issued or the new container stamped with the pack date. If the original lot cannot be verified, it must

be inspected as Type 1. The repackaging of inshell walnuts must be done in the presence of a DFA

Inspector only after it has been verified.

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EXAMPLES OF INSHELL WALNUT FORMS

W-12

• Each sack of inshell walnuts must have a W-12 attached.

• All numbers should be in numerical order and must be accounted for.

• W-12’s may not be removed.

W121B 12345

INSPECTED AND

CERTIFIED FOR

SHIPMENTCalifornia Walnut Board

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Bin Tag

• DFA Identification Bin Tags are to be placed on each bin for the purpose of identification.

• These tags may be used for either inshell or substandard walnuts.

• Do not stamp Bin Tags for substandard product.

BIN NO.

DATE INSPECTED

LOCATION

CERTIFICATE NO.

NET BIN WEIGHT

NUMBER OF BINS IN LOT

SIZE VARIETY

COLOR GRADE

INSPECTOR

WHEN BIN IS DUMPED RETURN TO A DFA INSPECTOR

DFA IDENTIFICATION TAG

10-1-2011

Mr. Nut

80270

1200

Hartley

U.S. #1

J. Smith (999)

1

Place Stamp Below

Jumbo

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W-6

• W-6 are tray tags.

• W-6 should be used to document each inshell test.

• Information on the W-6 must be transferred to the W-4.

DFA OF CALIFORNIA

EXTERNAL

Splits

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04322 10/4/2011

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DFA OF CALIFORNIA

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EXAMPLES OF W-4’S

Example of Merchantable Type; U.S. #1 Large

DFA OF CALIFORNIA

710 STRIKER AVENUE, SACRAMENTO, CA 95834

OFFICIAL INSPECTION SERVICE

California Walnut Board

INSHELL WALNUT WORK SHEET

CERT NO.

DATE

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CERTIFICATE OF INSHELL WALNUT INSPECTION

THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on _______________________________________________________________________ , a duly authorized inspector of

DFA of California, at _____________________________________________ , California, carefully examined and tested the above described walnuts,

and that they meet the minimum requirements for merchantable walnuts effective pursuant to Federal Marketing Order No. 984 in effect on this date.

This certificate is issued solely to indicate compliance by handler with said Marketing Order and for the purposes specified therein. The undersigned

disclaims responsibility in connection with its use for any other purpose.

HANDLER ADDRESS

NUMBER OF

CONTAINERS

STYLE OF

CONTAINERSTOTAL NET WEIGHT GRADE SIZE VARIETY CONTAINER MARKINGS

By

CERT NO.

00002

00002

10-4-11

Mr. Nut 000

Merchantable 1

880 - 50# sacks 44000

Large Hartleys

Merchantable

2B00267 2B01146

(1 - 10) 300 sacks

1

698968125273

74

5L1

7190673514L

Mr. Nut 1234 Walnut Way, Modesto, CA 95351

880 50# sacks 44000 U.S. #1 Large Blank Sacks - No Size

Tag Attached Reads:

Hartley Inshell Walnuts

October 4, 2011Modesto

Signature & Employee Number

Reinspected 12-6-11 Cert. No. 00150

(21 - 30) 280 sacks

(11 - 20) 300 sacks

1

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W4

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Example of Merchantable Type; U.S. #2 Standard

DFA OF CALIFORNIA





CERT NO.

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CERT NO.

00003

00003

10-4-11

Mr. Nut 000

Merchantable 1

270 - 50# sacks 13500

Medium Inshell Walnuts

Merchantable


270 50#

sacks

13500 Medium Inshell Walnuts

Mr. Nut Brand



Tendered Medium - Certified Standard

2B01147 2B01416

(1 - 9) 270 sack 2 253S

M 1 1 353 4 2323 812 84 68

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StandardU.S. #2

W4

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Example of Merchantable Type; U.S. #2 Jumbo, Unbleached

DFA OF CALIFORNIA





CERT NO.

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10-4-11

Mr. Nut 000

Merchantable 1

800 - 25 kg sacks 44092

Jumbo Chandler

Merchantable

2B01417 2B02216

(1 - 9) 270 sacks 92955523102J2

9296392J


800 25 kg

sacks

44092 U.S. #2 Jumbo Blank Sacks

Tag Attached Reads:

Jumbo Chandler

Unbleached



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Secondary Cert. No. 00040

400 sacks

W4

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DFA OF CALIFORNIA





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00007

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10-4-11

Mr. Nut 000

Merchantable 1

800 - 25 kg sacks 44092

Jumbo/Large Livermore

Merchantable

6B-00001 6B00800

(1 - 9) 270 sacks RedRed01154J/L2

RedRed123J/L


800 25 kg

sacks

44092 U.S. #2 Blank Sacks - No Size

No Tag Attached

Unbleached



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DFA OF CALIFORNIA



CALIFORNIA WALNUT BOARD


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00150

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12-6-11

Mr. Nut 000

Reinspection 2

880 - 50# sacks 44000

Large Hartley

Merchantable

2B00267 2B01146

(1 - 10) 300 sacks

1

729256235370

76

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7091662503L


880 50# sacks 44000 U.S. #1 Large Blank Sacks - No Size

Tag Attached Reads:

Hartley Inshell Walnuts

December 6, 2011Modesto

Original Cert. No. 00002

(21 - 30) 280 sacks

(11 - 20) 300 sacks

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CERT NO.

00001

00001

10-4-11

Mr. Nut 000

Rejection 3

270 / 25 kg. sacks 14881

Medium Hartleys

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2B00001 2B00270

(1-9) 270 sacks 2 75897963532112MR


270 25 kg

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00005

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Mr. Nut 000

Substandard 4

10 Bins 10117

Inshell Walnuts

Substandard


10 Bins 10117 Inshell Substandard Walnuts

36% Kernel Yield



36% Kernel Weight

10 Bins Substandard Inshell Walnuts

W4

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CERT NO.

0004010-15-11

Mr. Nut 000

Secondary 6

400 - 25 kg sacks 22046

Jumbo Chandler

Merchantable

2B01417 2B01816

This is a Secondary Certificate

Original Cert. No. 00004

00040


400 25 kg

sacks

22046 U.S. #2 Jumbo Blank Sacks

Tag Attached Reads:

Jumbo Chandler

Unbleached

October 4, 2011 (oldest inspection date listed here)Modesto

Chandler

By Signature & Employee NumberW4

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DFA OF CALIFORNIA





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CERT NO.

00006

00006

10-4-11

Mr. Nut 000

Merchantable VOID 7

300 - 50# sacks 15000

Jumbo Inshell Walnuts

Merchantable

2B02217 2B02516


300 50#

sacks

15000 U.S. #1 JumboJumbo Inshell Walnuts

Mr. Nut Brand


VOID(1 - 10) 300 sx 7088691256J1

7088226J

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70551 6 88

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VOID

Keep book copy--send the

rest to Sacramento. Handler

gets no copy of VOID.

Signature & Employee NumberW4

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Example of Jumbo/Large Mix

DFA OF CALIFORNIA





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Jumbo

Large

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72%

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28%

(Jumbo & Large percentages must equal 100%)

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Large

Medium

Large

77%

Medium

23%

(Large & Medium percentages must equal 100%)

Test 1

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Top of 77 - 71%

Top of 77 - 73%

Top of 77 - 70%

Average of 71% + 6% over = 77% Large

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Medium

Baby

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78%

Baby

22%

(Medium & Baby percentages must equal 100%)

Test 1

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Through 74 - 21%

Through 74 - 23%

Through 74 - 20%

Average of 21% + 1% under = 22% Baby

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CERT NO.

21340

21340

5-19-17

Mr. Nut 000

Merchantable 1

800-25kg sacks 44092

Medium Chandler

Merchantable


800 25kg

sacks

US#244092 Blank Bags

Tag attached reads:

Medium Chandler

unbleached

May 19, 2017Modesto


3X27028 3X27828

min/max

Large

19%

Medium

51%

Baby

30%

Chandler

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+ 77 = 18

+ 77 = 18

+ 77 = 20

+ 74 = 45

+ 74 = 51

+ 74 = 57

+ 60 = 37

+ 60 = 31

+ 60 = 23

2

Unbleached

(1 - 9) 270 sacks

(10 - 18) 270 sacks

(19 - 27) 260 sacks

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Example of Handler Reject Form

DFA OF CALIFORNIA

HANDLER REJECT FORM

SHELLED WALNUTS INSHELL WALNUTS

WHITE - DFA PINK - HANDLER GOLD - BOOK

DFA AUTHORIZATION

HANDLER Mr. Nut #000

DATE OF CERTIFICATE 10/4/11

CERTIFICATE NUMBER 00004

WEIGHT OF CERTIFICATE 44092

TYPE OF CONTAINER(S) 25kg bags

NUMBER OF CONTAINER(S) 800

REJECTED WEIGHT 22046

DAY-CODE

DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT Inshell Jumbo Chandler

DUMP ORDER NUMBER

DATE OF DUMP 12/31/11

W12 # 2B01816–2B02216

Removed and Destroyed

PACK CODE

[signature here] [Employee number] 102776

YELLOW - CWB

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Example of Walnut Correction Sheet

DFA OF CALIFORNIAWALNUT CORRECTION SHEET CERTIFICATE NO.

CERTIFICATE DATE

HANDLER NO. / NAME

CIRCLE ONE:

INSHELL

SHELLED

DFA AUTHORIZATION EMP. # DATE

WHITE - DFA YELLOW - CWB PINK - BOOK

NOW READS SHOULD READ

TYPE

WEIGHT

GRADE

SIZE

COLOR

CONTAINERS

KERNEL YIELD

GOLD - HANDLER

REMARKS

40,000

800

42,000

08742

7/29/17

#000 / Mr. Nut

840

[Inspector Signature]

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INSPECTION OF SHELLED WALNUTS

The majority of shelled walnut inspections shall be scored under the minimum specifications of the

U.S. Commercial Grade, including Domestic as modified by the Marketing Order. The exceptions

to this occur when inspecting and certifying for export, or when a handler requests a lot of walnuts

be certified to a specific grade such as U.S. No. 1. When grading shelled walnuts, all percentages

shall be calculated on the basis of weight.

Walnuts must be inspected prior to being processed according to the usual inspection program.

Additional inspection is not required once the walnuts have been roasted, pasteurized or otherwise

treated in a manner which substantially changes the appearance or texture.

Qualification for Export of Shelled Walnuts

All lots of walnuts must qualify for U.S. Commercial or better. All shelled walnuts certified for

export will be Classified as Export. On the work sheet portion of the W-3, all averages that pertain

to size and color will be written. The grade, size, and color will be written on the certificate portion.

Only one inspection is required regardless of whether the walnuts are destined for domestic or

export market. Any lot of shelled walnuts withheld to meet any part, or all, of a handler’s reserve

obligations, shall have certified kernel yield of kernels 6/64” or larger of not less than 10% of the

total yield of the lot.

Kernels of shelled walnuts darker than Amber are scored against the separate 2% or 10% tolerance

for “darker than Amber” provided in the color classification. Classifying kernels for color will be

used when certifying shelled walnuts for Reserve Export.

Traceability Requirements

Upon inspection and certification, every container of shelled walnuts must be stamped with the

official California Walnut Board stamp, or printed on every container under the DFA inspectors’

supervision. The printed stamp must be approved by the California Walnut Board and needs prior

approval from DFA.

In-Line Sampling

When inspection is being conducted in-line, a hand scoop shall be used to draw samples. Samples

must be drawn continuously, so that each test is representative of a segment of the lot. Always take

a larger composite from which the sample for analysis is drawn. Mix the sample thoroughly before

selecting a portion for the analysis.

From the composite sample, draw a 200-gram portion for analysis. For each in-line inspection, each

200-gram sample may represent a maximum of 5,000 pounds of shelled walnuts.

When drawing the sample, the inspector shall notice the general appearance of the kernels in each

sample. If the quality of the kernels in any sample is distinctly different from that in the majority of

any previous samples, the inspector must notify the handler. The handler will determine if the

sample will be graded as a separate lot or continue testing as is.

At least 50% of tests must meet the requirement of the grade for which it is applied.

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Floor Stock Sampling

For lots of shelled walnuts packed prior to inspection, the DFA inspector shall use a hand scoop to

draw a composite sample representing up to a maximum of 5,000 pounds. Mix the sample

thoroughly before selecting a portion for the analysis. Since it is the tendency for particles and dust

to settle toward the bottom of a container, the inspector shall take precaution in securing a

representative amount of this in the sample.

When drawing the sample, the inspector shall notice the general appearance of the kernels in each

container sampled. If the quality of the kernels in any container or number of containers sampled is

distinctly different from that in the majority of containers sampled, the inspector will notify the

handler. The handler will determine if the sample will be graded as a separate lot or continue testing

as is.

All lots of shelled walnuts packed in cases prior to inspection must be made available to the

inspector so each container can be examined, if necessary.

Sampling bins or tubs of walnut meats shall be done with a probe or by decanting.

From the composite sample, draw a 200-gram portion for analysis. Each 200-gram sample may

represent a maximum of 5,000 pounds of shelled walnuts.

When sampling from bins, tubs or cases, a minimum of 3 samples must be taken (from top, middle,

and bottom).

Always take a larger composite from which the sample for analysis is drawn. More than 50% of the

tests must meet or exceed the requirements of the grade for which it is applied.

Screening for Size

The minimum size of shelled walnuts provided for in the Marketing Order is 6/64” in diameter. The

size screens to be used are the 6/64”, 16/64”, and 24/64” in diameter.

The sample shall be screened before any sorting is done so none of the small particles and dust will

be lost. Shake the screens from side to side until nothing will pass through the openings. Do not use

pressure to force the pieces of kernels through the openings. That portion of the sample that passes

through the screen into the bottom of the pan shall be weighed and the amount must be recorded on

the work sheet portion of the W-3. This material shall be sorted and any shell or foreign material

shall be retrieved and weighed with the shell or foreign material from the rest of the sample.

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Size

Halves - any half of a kernel with not more than 1/8 or 12.5% broken or rubbed off.

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3/4 Halves - Any half of a kernel with more than 1/8 or 12.5% but not more than 1/4 or 25% broken

or rubbed off.

Pieces - Any portion of a kernel that does not qualify as a half and will not pass through a 6/64”

round opening.

Size Tolerances for Export

The Halves classification requires that 85% or more by weight of the kernels in a lot be halves with

the remainder being 3/4 halves. A tolerance of 5% for pieces smaller than 3/4 halves is provided

including a 1% tolerance for pieces that will pass through a screen with 16/64” round holes.

The Halves & Pieces classification requires that at least 20% of the weight of a lot consists of half

kernels. The remainder of the lot may consist of pieces that will not pass through a screen with

24/64” round holes.

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A tolerance of 18% by weight is provided for pieces that will pass through the 24/64” screen.

Included in this 18% tolerance is a 3% tolerance for pieces that will pass through a 16/64” screen

and included in this 3% tolerance is a 1% tolerance for pieces that will pass through a 6/64” screen.

No part of these tolerances may be used to reduce the percentage of halves required.

The Pieces classification allows a tolerance of 25% by weight for pieces that will pass through a

24/64” screen. This 25% tolerance includes a 5% tolerance for pieces that will pass through a

16/64” screen which includes a 1% tolerance for particles that will pass through a 6/64” screen.

The Small Pieces classification applies to a lot consisting of portions of kernels that will pass

through a 24/64” screen but will not pass through a 6/64” screen. A tolerance of 10% by weight is

provided for pieces that will not pass through a 24/64” screen and a separate tolerance of 2% is

provided for pieces that will pass through a 6/64” screen.

It is possible that a lot of shelled walnuts offered for export will not fall into either the “Pieces” or

“Small Pieces” classification. Inspectors shall certify such lots of shelled walnuts as “Pieces”.

If a handler requires a more specific designation, the inspector shall follow Section 51.2284(d):

“When desired, the actual size ranges within such size ranges may be designated.”

Exception to Halves

When handlers cannot produce the minimum U.S. grade requirement of 85% halves necessary to be

certified as “Halves”, they may guarantee a specified minimum percentage of halves. Therefore,

when requested to do so by the handler, such lots may be certified as:

“Halves & Pieces (___________% Halves)” or

“Shelled Walnuts (___________% Halves)”

Exception to Halves and Pieces

When handlers cannot produce the minimum 20% halves necessary to be certified as “Halves and

Pieces”, they may guarantee a minimum percentage of halves. Therefore, when requested to do so

by the handler, such lots may be certified as:

“Halves & Pieces (_______% Halves)” needs 20% or more halves.

“Pieces (_______% Halves)” if there is less than 20% halves.

Color

Color is one of the important factors that determine the market value of shelled walnuts. Color must

be reported along with size. The following color classifications with their tolerances are provided to

describe the color of any lot of shelled walnuts.

Extra Light permits a 15% tolerance for kernels darker than “Extra Light”. Included in this 15%

tolerance is a 2% tolerance for kernels darker than “Light”.

Light permits a 15% tolerance for kernels darker than “Light”. Included in this 15% tolerance is a

2% tolerance for kernels darker than “Light Amber”.

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Light Amber permits a 15% tolerance for kernels darker than “Light Amber”. Included in this 15%

tolerance is a 2% tolerance for kernels darker than “Amber”.

Amber permits a 10% tolerance for kernels darker than “Amber”. Darker than “Amber” is black.

Livermore variety is not graded for color, and the USDA Walnut Color Chart shall not apply to

red color.

Off Color is not a color classification but is a term that may be applied to lots which contain in

excess of 10% kernels that are darker than “Amber”; score as reject. The exception is when

inspecting Livermore variety, off color shall not be used for red color.

When classifying shelled walnuts for color, each kernel shall be judged on the basis of its entire

surface and overall color effect regardless of whether it is a complete half-kernel or a very small

piece. The characteristics of the kernel shall be taken into consideration in comparing the kernel

with the color chart. Color markings are natural to some varieties of walnut kernels and reasonable

allowances shall be made for these markings.

Veining and Speckling of the skin is typical of certain varieties of walnuts. They shall be permitted

on a kernel in color classification to the extent that they do not significantly affect the appearance or

darken the overall color. If they significantly affect the overall color, they shall be classified in the

next lower color group.

The following table may be used as a guide to determine color of the kernel (disregard darker spots

at points of attachment):

If most of the Skin

Color is:

Light Amber in Color: Amber in Color: Classify Kernel as

Shown Below

Light Less than 10% Less than 5% Light

Light 11%+ Less than 15% Light Amber

Light 16%+ Amber

Light Amber Less than 5% Light Amber

Light Amber 16%+ Amber

Kernel Defects

Dust or Meal are particles of walnut kernels that pass through a 6/64” screen. No lot of domestic

shelled walnuts shall contain more than 5% dust or meal; except for Export Tolerances, which are

lower.

Black classification is when the kernels are darker than Amber and are scored in the 10% tolerance

class. If more than 1/5 or 20% of the pellicle is darker than Amber, the kernel shall be scored as

“Black”.

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Shell pieces and walnut fiber found in the tests shall be scored in the 0.05% tolerance. Foreign

Material consists of anything in the lot of shelled walnuts that is not part of the nut such as pieces

of wood, metal, stone, dirt, dead worms or etc.; shall be scored in the 0.05% tolerance.

Insect is very serious damage and consists of insects, web, frass, or other evidence of insect damage

apparent on the kernel. If insect is visible, it shall be scored as VERY SERIOUS DAMAGE

regardless of the area affected. Dead worms found in the lot, which are not attached to any kernel,

shall be classified as Foreign Material.

Under USDA Standards for Shelled Walnuts there is no tolerance for live infestation. A lot

containing live infestation must be rejected and fumigated before it is retested as test Type 1.

Rancid or Decay; Rancid kernels are often darker in color than the average kernel and may have a

yellowish-brown or oily appearance. Decay shall be scored when kernels have tissue that has

broken down, regardless of the area affected, by dry or wet rot. Rancid and Decay are classified as

VERY SERIOUS DAMAGE.

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Mold is when the kernel has green, black, or yellow (fruiting mold), score as VERY SERIOUS

DAMAGE regardless of degree.

When the kernel has white or gray mold that is plainly visible on more than 1/4 or 25% of its

surface, score as VERY SERIOUS DAMAGE.

When the kernel has white or gray mold that is plainly visible on more than 1/8 or 12.5% but not

more than 1/4 or 25% of the surface, score as SERIOUS DAMAGE.

When the kernel has white or gray mold that is plainly visible, score as DAMAGE.

Discolored kernels are a bright yellow, orange, brown, medium gray or any equally objectionable

color. These shall be scored depending on the amount of the kernel affected. Discoloration of the

kernel shall not be confused with the “darker than amber” skin color. This is graded as “black”

under the column labeled “black.” A light, yellowish-brown, oily appearance of the flesh is fairly

common and shall not be considered damage.

When the kernel is more than 1/2 or 50% severely discolored, score as VERY SERIOUS

DAMAGE.

When the kernel is more than 1/4 or 25% severely discolored or a greater volume is affected by

lesser degrees producing an equally objectionable appearance, score as SERIOUS DAMAGE.

Livermore variety walnuts have red-colored skin. This is scored as discoloration because the entire

kernel is discolored, score as SERIOUS DAMAGE. The exception is when inspecting Livermore

variety walnuts, any kernel other than red are considered discolored, score as SERIOUS DAMAGE.

When the kernel is more than 1/8 or 12.5% severely discolored or a greater volume is affected by

lesser degrees producing an equally objectionable appearance, score as DAMAGE.

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Shrivel means the kernel has shrunk sufficiently from the maximum size attained at a previous time

in its growth so that the pellicle is noticeably wrinkled and/or part of the kernel tissue has dried.

Kernels that are thin in the cross section, but otherwise normally developed, shall not be considered

shriveled. The degree of shriveling on a portion of the kernel determines how it shall be scored.

Kernels that have more than 1/2 or 50% severely shriveled, score as VERY SERIOUS DAMAGE.

Kernels that have more than 1/4 or 25% severely shriveled or a greater volume is affected by lesser

degrees producing an equally objectionable appearance, score as SERIOUS DAMAGE.

Kernels that have more than 1/8 or 12.5% severely shriveled or a greater volume is affected by

lesser degrees producing an equally objectionable appearance, score as DAMAGE.

Other Kernel Defects

The following kernel defects will be scored under “OTHER”.

Uncured kernels are green, score as SERIOUS and identify with a small “u” next to the number

scored.

Well Dried kernels are crisp, brittle, and break under pressure or bending. Kernels that are rubbery

and do not break crisp are wet and should be scored as DAMAGE and identify with a small “w”

next to the number scored.

Dirty means that the individual kernel and lot as a whole is affected by adhering dirt, dust or other

foreign material, score as DAMAGE and identify with a small “d” next to the number scored.

Very Serious Serious Damage

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Shelled Tolerances Size

Halves

At least 85% must be halves

5% Maximum of smaller than ¾ pieces allowed

1% Maximum through 16/64” allowed

Halves & Pieces

At least 20% must be halves




Pieces




Small Pieces 10% Maximum above 24/64” allowed


Color

Extra Light, Light, and Light Amber May contain 15% of the next color, including not

more than 2% of the second darkest color.

Amber May contain no more than 10% darker than Amber.

Red Not applicable for red variety – Livermore Variety.

Kernel Defects

Domestic means that the shelled walnuts are evaluated for U.S. Commercial Tolerances; no size or

color. U.S. No. 1 Tolerances U.S. Commercial Tolerances

0.05%

Maximum Allowed • Shell and Foreign Material 0.05%

Maximum Allowed

Very Serious

Damage

Total of 1%

(Includes the Shell

and Foreign Material)

• Insect - Regardless of Area

• Rancid or Decay - Regardless of Area

• Mold over 1/4 of aggregate kernel surface

• Discolor of more than 1/2 of the kernel volume

• Shrivel more than 1/2 of the kernel

Very Serious

Damage

Total of 2%

(Includes the Shell

and Foreign Material)

Serious Damage

Total of 2%(Includes

the Very Serious

Damage, Shell and

Foreign Material)

• Shrivel more than 1/4 but less than 1/2 of kernel

• Mold more than 1/8 aggregate kernel surface

• Severe discoloration of more than 1/4 but less than

1/2 kernel volume

Serious Damage

Total of 4%

(Includes the Very

Serious Damage,

Shell and Foreign

Material)

Damage

Total of 5%

(Includes all defects)

• Shrivel more than 1/8 but less than 1/4 of kernel

• Mold when plainly visible

• Severe discoloration of more than 1/8 but less than

1/4 of kernel volume

• Not well dried

• Dirty

Damage

Total of 8%

(Includes all defects)

U.S. No. 1

Specify size and color

U.S. Commercial

Specify size; Color is

Optional

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Grade Determination

Final grades for any certificate of merchantable shelled walnuts is determined when the average kernel defect

categories meet the grade tolerances. It has to meet all three categories, if any category is above the

tolerance, the lot as a whole will drop grade.

Shelled Average Tolerances

Defect tolerances on tests of shelled walnuts shall be 1.5 times any tolerance of 5% or more and

double any tolerance of less than 5% shall apply. At least 50% of the lot shall meet the specified

defect tolerances even though the lot as a whole might average within the allowed merchantable

tolerances. On in-line inspection, a test that does not meet tolerances may be averaged with the next

test.

VERY SERIOUS

DAMAGE

SERIOUS

DAMAGE

DAMAGE 1 ½

U.S. No. 1 1% 2% 5%

Unaverageable reject 2.1 4.1 7.6

May average up to 2.0 4.0 7.5

Must average 1% 2% 5%

U.S. Commercial 2% 4% 8%

Unaverageable reject 4.1 8.1 12.1

May average up to 4.0 8.0 12.0

Must average 2% 4% 8%

Shell

Unaverageable reject 0.11

May average up to 0.10

Must average 0.05

Shelled Walnut Forms Bin Tag

DFA Identification

Tag

The Bin Tag is used to identify certified shelled walnuts in bins. The Bin

Tag is stamped with the California Walnut Board Stamp.

W-3

Shelled Walnut

Work sheet

The W-3 is used to document inspection results and serves as the

certification of shelled walnuts. The certificate portion of the W-3 is a

formal document and shall be treated as such.

W1A

Shelled Walnut

Continuation Sheet

The W1A is a continuation sheet for the W-3 shelled walnut work sheet.

Walnut Correction

Sheet

The Walnut Correction Sheet is used if changes need to be made due to a

mistake on Date, Handler Number, Type, and Weight on a processed W-3.

Handler Reject

Form

A Handler Reject Form is used when a handler rejects a lot or portion of a

lot from a processed W-3, for any reason even though it meets the

minimum standard.

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W-3 Types

Below are the different types of certificates and the corresponding codes. Only use the

Organic Code Number at the handler’s request, after verifying with DFA supervisor.

Type of Certificate Code No. Organic Code No.

Merchantable 1 1 - O

Reinspection - Previously Certified 2 2 - O

Reject 3 3 - O

Substandard 4 4 - O

Secondary 6 6 - O

Void 7 7 - O

W-3 Descriptions

W-3

Merchantable

Certificate

(Type 1)

When shelled walnuts meet USDA Standards, “Merchantable” shall be

written on the Classification and Type lines, and the number “1” shall be

written in the upper right-hand box, after Type. When completing the

certificate for merchantable domestic shelled walnuts, do not certify for

size and color. Record markings and brand or, if in bins, record number

and weight. Record the weight of each defect on the work sheet portion of

the W-3. If dead or live worm is found, circle the test number in which it

was found and make a note on the work sheet portion of the W-3. More

than one lot of shelled walnuts may be recorded on the shelled walnut

work sheet and certificate.

W-3

Merchantable

Export Certificate

(Type 1)

When inspecting shelled walnuts for export, write the word “Export” on

the Classification line to indicate that the walnuts meet export

requirements. Upon handler request for export certification, write the size,

grade and color of the shelled walnuts on the certificate. Merchantable

should be written on the line after Type with a “1” in the upper right hand

corner box. Export product must meet U.S. No. 1 or U.S. Commercial

grade.

W-3

Reinspection

Certificate

(Type 2)

When a previously certified lot of shelled walnuts is reinspected, the work

sheet shall be made out the same way as for a merchantable inspection,

except “Reinspection” should be written on the line after Type, with a “2”

in the upper right-hand corner box. Across the face of the work sheet

portion of the W-3, the word “Reinspection” shall be written, along with

the original inspection certificate number.

W-3

Rejection

Certificate

(Type 3)

When shelled walnuts do not meet USDA Standards, “Rejection” shall be

written in the Classification and Type lines, and the number “3” shall be

written in the upper right-hand box. Across the face of the work sheet and

the certificate portions, write the word “Reject”, place a diagonal line

across the certificate, and cross out the word “merchantable” at the bottom

of the certificate.

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W-3

Substandard

Certificate

(Type 4)

When a lot of substandard shelled walnuts is tendered for reserve,

“Substandard” shall be written in the Classification and Type line, and the

number “4” shall be written on the line in the upper right-hand box.

Across the face of the work sheet, record the number of containers, the

weight, and the kernel yield to the nearest full percent (e.g. 33.4% shall be

33% and 33.5% shall be 34%) shall be recorded on both the work sheet

and certificate.

W-3

Secondary

(Type 6)

When shelled walnuts have met USDA Standards, the original handler

may request a Secondary Certificate for multiple lots to allow the

following changes: name change, type of container, and correct weight.

The top and bottom of the W-3 shall be made out the same way as for a

merchantable inspection, except “Secondary” should be written on the line

after Type, with a “6” in the upper right-hand corner box. Across the face

of the work sheet portion of the W-3, write “This is a Secondary

Certificate”, and include the Original Number of Containers, Container

Weight, and Original Certificate numbers. The oldest original inspection

date should be used on the certificate portion of the W-3.

W-3

Void

(Type 7)

When an error has been made on the W-3, “Void” shall be written on the

line in the upper right-hand corner, after Type, with a “7” in the upper

right-hand corner box. Across the face of the work sheet and certificate

portions of the W-3, write “VOID”. Do not separate worksheets and keep

the book copy. The handler does not receive a copy of a VOID W-3.

Rejections

If any analysis exceeds the acceptable tolerances in any defect group, that portion must be removed

from the lot and recorded as a reject. When a test does not meet the tolerances, draw a line through

it and record the number of containers it covers on the rejection W-3 work sheet. Reference the

reject certificate number across the line of the rejected test.

Handler Reject

A handler always has the option to reject a lot or portion of a lot, for any reason even though it

meets the minimum standard. To do so, the handler must notify the DFA inspector, who will

eliminate the California Walnut Board case stamps or retrieve stamped bin tags and send a Handler

Reject Form to the DFA Sacramento office.

Retest

A retest is a test that is performed on previously rejected walnuts and if it passes it becomes a Type

1. Any rejected portion of a lot can only have one retest. A new sample should be collected from the

rejected portion. If it rejects a second time, the rejected portion of the lot must be taken out prior to

any other inspection. The retest will stand on its own.

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Secondary Certificate Requirements

1. The lot must be positively identified and only the original handler of record may request a

secondary.

2. Secondary certificates may be issued when lots previously inspected are added together for

shipment only if all tests made the grade specified.

3. Secondary certificates may be issued for portions of a lot, only if all tests in the original lot

made the grade specified.

4. The only changes allowed from the original certificate shall be: change of name, type of

container, and correct weight.

5. Only one secondary certificate can be issued for each lot. If a handler request a new

certificate for the walnuts that are left from the original lot, after a secondary certificate is

written, they must be reinspected. A reinspection certificate must then be issued.

6. On the secondary certificate use the oldest original inspection date on the certificate portion

of the W-3.

7. Record on the book copy that a secondary certificate was written and record secondary

certificate number and the number of cases.

Reinspection

A reinspection will be treated as a new inspection, but is coded as a Type 2 - previously certified

walnuts. Across the work sheet portion of the W-3, the original certificate number should be

written.

Walnut Meal

Meal or dust collected from the processing of walnuts through a 6/64” screen shall not be certified

except for unmerchantable substandard reserve credit.

At the handler’s request, merchantable walnut meal may also be certified as substandard with a

100% kernel yield.

DFA inspectors shall immediately report any possible sale of non-certified meal to their DFA

Supervisor.

OPTION 1: A handler may slice, chop, grind, or change the form of shelled walnuts after such

walnuts have been inspected and certified as merchantable. Cases of chopped, sliced, or diced

walnuts from previously certified merchantable shelled walnuts shall be stamped with the pack date.

No inspection after processing is required unless a certificate is requested due to description change

or case amount, then the product must be reinspected as a Type 2.

DFA inspectors may certify any meal as merchantable that is produced under their observation from

chopping, dicing or slicing if they have been previously certified as merchantable. This material

does not have to be inspected, but it must have a visual inspection for mold or infestation before

stamping or issuing a reinspection certificate, Type 2. The certificate shall show the number of

containers and the weight of the lot with the words “meal produced from merchantable shelled

walnuts” written across the work sheet portion of the W-3. The cases shall be stamped with the

official California Walnut Board stamp.

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OPTION 2: A handler may slice, chop, grind or change the form of shelled walnuts without prior

inspection and certification. But the end product must be sized, inspected, and certified, except for

walnut meal.

The end product quality must be equal to or better than the minimum requirements of U.S.

Commercial grade. The end products are walnut pieces equal to or larger than 6/64” diameter.

Walnut meal shall be defined as walnut pieces smaller than 6/64” diameter.

Walnut meal that is accumulated during the slicing, chopping or grinding of shelled walnuts to

create end product must be presented with the smaller end product from that manufacturing run that

is inspected and certified. If the end product meets the applicable U.S. Commercial grade

requirements, certify as Type 1. The meal certificate shall show the number of containers and the

weight of the lot with the words “meal derived from walnut pieces that meet U.S. Commercial

grade requirements” written across the work sheet portion of the W-3. The certificate numbers of

the smallest end product will be referenced on the meal certificate. The cases shall be stamped with

the official California Walnut Board stamp.

If the end product fails to meet applicable U.S. Commercial grade requirements, the end product

may be reconditioned, re-sampled, inspected again, and certified as Type 1. However, the walnut

meal accumulated during the manufacture of that end product shall be rejected and disposed of.

Substandard Shelled Walnuts

All inspections of substandard walnuts whether inshell, shelled or a mixture of both shall be

performed on a weight basis for kernel yield. Kernel yield is the weight of the kernels or pieces of

kernels of shelled or inshell walnuts that will not pass through a 6/64” screen. The kernels do not

have to be edible; they may be shriveled, black, worm-damaged or any other defect. No inspection

shall be made on any lot or portion of a lot that is wet or crusted caused by wetness or mold.

The DFA inspector shall use a hand scoop or a probe to draw a composite sample. There is no

restriction on lot size. Mix the sample thoroughly before selecting a portion for the analysis. Since it

is the tendency for particles and dust to settle toward the bottom of a container, the inspector shall

take precaution in securing a representative amount of this in the sample.

However, if the walnut material in any container or group of containers is found to be distinctly

different in kernel yield or distinctly different than that of the majority of the lot, such containers

shall be inspected as a separate lot. The W-3 should include the number of containers, description,

weight and kernel yield. The word “merchantable” shall be crossed out on the certificate. When

determining the kernel yield, any fraction shall be rounded to the nearest whole percentage point

(e.g. 33.4% shall be lowered to 33% and 33.5% shall be raised to 34%).

Any lots of walnuts tested for substandard containing less than 10% kernel yield shall be recorded

as a rejection.

Repackaging of Shelled Walnuts

Any container of shelled walnuts that has been previously stamped may be repackaged into new

containers, at the handlers request. The DFA inspector must verify that the lot has been previously

certified before stamping the new containers. The repackaged containers must be stamped with the

pack date. If the original lot cannot be verified, it must be inspected as Type 1. Alternate traceability

identification may be used with advance approval from DFA. The repackaging of shelled walnuts

must be done in the presence of a DFA inspector only after it has been verified.

54

EXAMPLES OF SHELLED WALNUT FORMS

Bin Tag

• DFA Identification Bin Tags are to be placed on each bin for the purpose of identification.

• These tags may be used for either shelled, meal, or substandard walnuts.

• Do not stamp Bin Tags for substandard product.

BIN NO.

DATE INSPECTED

LOCATION

CERTIFICATE NO.

NET BIN WEIGHT

NUMBER OF BINS IN LOT

SIZE VARIETY

COLOR GRADE

INSPECTOR

WHEN BIN IS DUMPED RETURN TO A DFA INSPECTOR

DFA IDENTIFICATION TAG

10-1-2011

Mr. Nut

80271

1000

2

Pieces

Light Amber U.S. Commercial

J. Smith (999)

1

Place Stamp Below

55

EXAMPLES OF W-3’S

Example of Merchantable Type; Domestic Light Pieces

DFA OF CALIFORNIA710 STRIKER AVENUE, SACRAMENTO, CA 95834OFFICIAL INSPECTION SERVICECALIFORNIA WALNUT BOARD

SHELLED WALNUT WORK SHEET

CERT NO.

DATE

HANDLER

TYPE

WEIGHT

DESCRIPTION

CLASSIFICATION

DAY CODE

California Walnut BoardCERTIFICATE OF SHELLED WALNUT INSPECTION


DFA of California, at ___________________________________ __________ , California, carefully examined and tested the above described shelled

walnuts, and that they meet the minimum requirements for merchantable shelled walnuts as prescribed pursuant to Federal Marketing Order No. 984

regulating the handling of walnuts, in effect on this date. This certificate is issued solely to indicate compliance by handler with said Marketing Order

and for the purposes specified therein. The undersigned disclaims responsibility in connection with its use for any other purpose.

HANDLER ADDRESS

NUMBER OF

CONTAINERS

STYLE OF

CONTAINERSTOTAL NET WEIGHT GRADE SIZE COLOR CONTAINER MARKINGS

By

CERTIFICATE NO.

NO.

C

A

S

E

S

T

E

S

T

U

N

D

E

R

6

/

64”

B

L

A

C

K

S

H

E

L

L

FOREIGN

MATERIAL

I

N

S

E

C

T

R

A

N

C

I

D

O

R

D

E

C

A

Y

M

O

L

D

D

I

S

C

O

L

O

R

S

H

R

I

V

E

L

O

T

H

E

R

M

O

L

D

D

I

S

C

O

L

O

R

S

H

R

I

V

E

L

O

T

H

E

R

4%

M

O

L

D

D

I

S

C

O

L

O

R

S

H

R

I

V

E

L

O

T

H

E

R

8%

0.05%

2%

VERY SERIOUS DAMAGE SERIOUS DAMAGE DAMAGE

2

8

7

6

5

4

3

1

AVG.

TOTAL

5% 10 %

00001

Mr. Nut

Merchantable

280 - 30# ctns

10-4-11

000

1

8400

Light Pieces

Merchantable

1277

70 0 0.02 1.92 2.22 2.220 1.2

70 0 2.0 2.0 2.3 2.30

0.7

70 0 1.6 1.65 1.85 3.050 0.2

R-70 0 3.2 3.2 3.8 3.80.4 0.2

0.05

Reject See Cert. No. 00002

1.82

7.27

2.02

8.07

2.32

9.274 0

00

0

0.3

0.3

1.2

70 4 0 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.70

0.07

0.02

00001

280 30#

ctns

8400 Light Pieces

Mr. Nut Brand

1234 Walnut Way, Modesto, CA 95351Mr. Nut


Signature and Employee NumberW3

0

56

Example of Merchantable Type; Domestic Granules

DFA OF CALIFORNIA





CERT NO.

DATE

HANDLER

TYPE

WEIGHT

DESCRIPTION

CLASSIFICATION

DAY CODE







HANDLER ADDRESS

NUMBER OF

CONTAINERS

STYLE OF


By

CERTIFICATE NO.

NO.

C

A

S

E

S

T

E

S

T

U

N

D

E

R

6

/

64”

B

L

A

C

K

S

H

E

L

L

FOREIGN

MATERIAL

I

N

S

E

C

T

R

A

N

C

I

D

O

R

D

E

C

A

Y

M

O

L

D

D

I

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C

O

L

O

R

S

H

R

I

V

E

L

O

T

H

E

R

M

O

L

D

D

I

S

C

O

L

O

R

S

H

R

I

V

E

L

O

T

H

E

R

4%

M

O

L

D

D

I

S

C

O

L

O

R

S

H

R

I

V

E

L

O

T

H

E

R

8%

0.05%

2%


2

8

7

6

5

4

3

1

AVG.

TOTAL

5% 10 %

00008

00008

Mr. Nut

Merchantable

30 - 30# ctns

10-4-11

000

1

900

Granules

Merchantable

1277

30 30#

ctns

900 Granules

Mr. Nut Brand



Signature and Employee Number

1

030

4.5

4.5

4.5 0.2 0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.1

0

0

W3

57

Example of Merchantable Type; Walnut Meal

DFA OF CALIFORNIA





CERT NO.

DATE

HANDLER

TYPE

WEIGHT

DESCRIPTION

CLASSIFICATION

DAY CODE







HANDLER ADDRESS

NUMBER OF

CONTAINERS

STYLE OF


By

CERTIFICATE NO.

NO.

C

A

S

E

S

T

E

S

T

U

N

D

E

R

6

/

64”

B

L

A

C

K

S

H

E

L

L

FOREIGN

MATERIAL

I

N

S

E

C

T

R

A

N

C

I

D

O

R

D

E

C

A

Y

M

O

L

D

D

I

S

C

O

L

O

R

S

H

R

I

V

E

L

O

T

H

E

R

M

O

L

D

D

I

S

C

O

L

O

R

S

H

R

I

V

E

L

O

T

H

E

R

4%

M

O

L

D

D

I

S

C

O

L

O

R

S

H

R

I

V

E

L

O

T

H

E

R

8%

0.05%

2%


2

8

7

6

5

4

3

1

AVG.

TOTAL

5% 10 %

00009

00009

Mr. Nut

Merchantable

40 - 30# ctns

10-5-11

000

1

1200

Meal

Merchantable

1278




Meal Derived From Walnut Pieces

Cert. No. 00008

That Meet U.S. Commericial Grade Requirements

40 30#

ctns

1200 Walnut Meal

Mr. Nut Brand

(meal accumulated before inspection-determined by end product test)

W3

58

Example of Export Classification; U.S. #1 Light Halves

DFA OF CALIFORNIA





CERT NO.

DATE

HANDLER

TYPE

WEIGHT

DESCRIPTION

CLASSIFICATION

DAY CODE







HANDLER ADDRESS

NUMBER OF

CONTAINERS

STYLE OF


By

CERTIFICATE NO.

NO.

C

A

S

E

S

T

E

S

T

U

N

D

E

R

6

/

64”

B

L

A

C

K

S

H

E

L

L

FOREIGN

MATERIAL

I

N

S

E

C

T

R

A

N

C

I

D

O

R

D

E

C

A

Y

M

O

L

D

D

I

S

C

O

L

O

R

S

H

R

I

V

E

L

O

T

H

E

R

M

O

L

D

D

I

S

C

O

L

O

R

S

H

R

I

V

E

L

O

T

H

E

R

4%

M

O

L

D

D

I

S

C

O

L

O

R

S

H

R

I

V

E

L

O

T

H

E

R

8%

0.05%

2%


2

8

7

6

5

4

3

1

AVG.

TOTAL

5% 10 %

00003

00003

Mr. Nut

Merchantable

120 - 25# ctns

10-4-11

000

1

3000

Light Halves

Export

1277

120 25#

ctns

3000 Light Halves

Mr. Nut Brand




60 0 1.0 1.0 1.4 1.4

U.S. #1

60 0 0.5 0.5 0.5 1.6

0

0 1.1

0.4

0 1.5 1.9 3.0

0 0.8 1.0 1.5

0

0

2

Halves Light

Halves - 85%

Less than 3/4 - 5%

16/64 - 1%

DTL - 0

DTLA - 0

DTA - 0

W3

59

Example of Export Classification; U.S. #1 Light Halves and Pieces

DFA OF CALIFORNIA





CERT NO.

DATE

HANDLER

TYPE

WEIGHT

DESCRIPTION

CLASSIFICATION

DAY CODE







HANDLER ADDRESS

NUMBER OF

CONTAINERS

STYLE OF


By

CERTIFICATE NO.

NO.

C

A

S

E

S

T

E

S

T

U

N

D

E

R

6

/

64”

B

L

A

C

K

S

H

E

L

L

FOREIGN

MATERIAL

I

N

S

E

C

T

R

A

N

C

I

D

O

R

D

E

C

A

Y

M

O

L

D

D

I

S

C

O

L

O

R

S

H

R

I

V

E

L

O

T

H

E

R

M

O

L

D

D

I

S

C

O

L

O

R

S

H

R

I

V

E

L

O

T

H

E

R

4%

M

O

L

D

D

I

S

C

O

L

O

R

S

H

R

I

V

E

L

O

T

H

E

R

8%

0.05%

2%


2

8

7

6

5

4

3

1

AVG.

TOTAL

5% 10 %

00005

00005

Mr. Nut

Merchantable

180 - 25# ctns

10-4-11

000

1

4500

Light Halves and Pieces

Export

1277

180 25#

ctns

4500 Light Halves and Pieces

Mr. Nut Brand




60 0 0.4 0.6 0.6 0.6

U.S. #1

0.1 0.2

60 0 0.6 0.9 1.2 1.20.1 0.30.3

60 0 0.4 0.4 1.00.1 0.4 0.6

0.6

1.9

0.7

2.2

0.9

2.83 0

00.1

0.3

Halves

and

Pieces

Light

6/64 - 0.1%

16/64 - 1%

24/64 - 2%

DTL - 12%

DTLA - 2%

DTA - 0%

Halves - 20%


180 ctns

W3

60

Example of Export Classification; U.S. #1 Light Halves and Pieces

DFA OF CALIFORNIA





CERT NO.

DATE

HANDLER

TYPE

WEIGHT

DESCRIPTION

CLASSIFICATION

DAY CODE







HANDLER ADDRESS

NUMBER OF

CONTAINERS

STYLE OF


By

CERTIFICATE NO.

NO.

C

A

S

E

S

T

E

S

T

U

N

D

E

R

6

/

64”

B

L

A

C

K

S

H

E

L

L

FOREIGN

MATERIAL

I

N

S

E

C

T

R

A

N

C

I

D

O

R

D

E

C

A

Y

M

O

L

D

D

I

S

C

O

L

O

R

S

H

R

I

V

E

L

O

T

H

E

R

M

O

L

D

D

I

S

C

O

L

O

R

S

H

R

I

V

E

L

O

T

H

E

R

4%

M

O

L

D

D

I

S

C

O

L

O

R

S

H

R

I

V

E

L

O

T

H

E

R

8%

0.05%

2%


2

8

7

6

5

4

3

1

AVG.

TOTAL

5% 10 %

00010

00010

Mr. Nut

Merchantable

600 - 25# ctns

10-5-11

000

1

15000


Export

1278




60

60

0

0

0.5 0.9 1.2 1.21.0

1.0

60

60

0

0

0.4 0.8

0.8 0.8 0.8

0 0 0

0.8

0.8 0.81.0

1.0

0.3

0.4

0.6

6.2

0.8

8.4

0.9

9.410 0

01.0

10.0

0.4

6/64 - 1%

16/64 - 3%

24/64 -18%

DTL - 15%

DTLA - 2%

DTA - 0%

Halves - 21%

600 25#

ctns


Mr. Nut Brand

U.S. #1 Halves

and

Pieces

Light


120 ctns

W3

61

Example of W1A; Shelled Walnut Continuation Sheet

DFA OF CALIFORNIA

710 STRIKER AVENUE

SACRAMENTO, CA 95834

SHELLED WALNUT

CONTINUATION SHEET

FOR ATTACHMENT

TO CERT NO.

DAY CODE

HANDLERDESCRIPTION

COMMENTS


NO.

CASES

T

E

S

T

UNDER

5%

B

L

A

C

K

6

/

64”

I

N

S

E

C

T

R

A

N

C

I

D

M

O

L

D

DISCOLOR

SHRIVEL

O

T

H

E

R

2%

M

O

L

D

DISCOLOR

SHRIVEL

O

T

H

E

R

4%

O

T

H

E

R

SHRIVEL

DISCOLOR

M

O

L

D

8%

OR

DECAY

S

H

E

L

L

FOREIGN

MATERIAL0.05%

TOTAL

AVG.

00010

1278

000Light Halves and Pieces

60 1.0 0.9

0.6 0.2

0.2

0.5 0.2 0.7 0.7

0.8 1.0

0 0.4 0.4

1.0 0.3

0.3 0.3 0.7 1.0

0.8 0.8 1.6 1.6

1.0

1.3

0.4

0.7

0.9 0.9 0.7 1.60

0

0

0

0

0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

5

60 7

60 9

60 6

60 8

60 10

10 0

0

10.0 6.2 8.4 9.4

0.90.80.61.0

W1A

62

Example of Export Type; U.S. #1 Light Amber Small Pieces

DFA OF CALIFORNIA





CERT NO.

DATE

HANDLER

TYPE

WEIGHT

DESCRIPTION

CLASSIFICATION

DAY CODE







HANDLER ADDRESS

NUMBER OF

CONTAINERS

STYLE OF


By

CERTIFICATE NO.

NO.

C

A

S

E

S

T

E

S

T

U

N

D

E

R

6

/

64”

B

L

A

C

K

S

H

E

L

L

FOREIGN

MATERIAL

I

N

S

E

C

T

R

A

N

C

I

D

O

R

D

E

C

A

Y

M

O

L

D

D

I

S

C

O

L

O

R

S

H

R

I

V

E

L

O

T

H

E

R

M

O

L

D

D

I

S

C

O

L

O

R

S

H

R

I

V

E

L

O

T

H

E

R

4%

M

O

L

D

D

I

S

C

O

L

O

R

S

H

R

I

V

E

L

O

T

H

E

R

8%

0.05%

2%


2

8

7

6

5

4

3

1

AVG.

TOTAL

5% 10 %

00006

00006

Mr. Nut

Merchantable

210 - 30# ctns

10-4-11

000

1

6300

Combination Small Pieces

Export

1277

210 30#

ctns

6300 Combination Small Pieces

Mr. Nut Brand




70 0 0.2 0.5 0.5 0.50.9 0.3

70 0 0.4 0.7 0.7 0.71.0 0.3

70 0 0.4 1.40 1.40 1.400.8 0.2

70 0 0.3 0.5 0.5 0.51.1 0.2

0.80Reject See Cert. No. 00002

Above 24/64 - 10%

6/64 - 2%

DTL - 18%

DTLA - 2%

DTA - 0%

0.6

1.7

0.6

1.7

0.6

1.73 0

01.0

3.0

U.S. #1 Light

Amber

Small

Pieces

RT 3

W3

63

Example of Export Type; U.S. Commercial Light Pieces

DFA OF CALIFORNIA





CERT NO.

DATE

HANDLER

TYPE

WEIGHT

DESCRIPTION

CLASSIFICATION

DAY CODE







HANDLER ADDRESS

NUMBER OF

CONTAINERS

STYLE OF


By

CERTIFICATE NO.

NO.

C

A

S

E

S

T

E

S

T

U

N

D

E

R

6

/

64”

B

L

A

C

K

S

H

E

L

L

FOREIGN

MATERIAL

I

N

S

E

C

T

R

A

N

C

I

D

O

R

D

E

C

A

Y

M

O

L

D

D

I

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C

O

L

O

R

S

H

R

I

V

E

L

O

T

H

E

R

M

O

L

D

D

I

S

C

O

L

O

R

S

H

R

I

V

E

L

O

T

H

E

R

4%

M

O

L

D

D

I

S

C

O

L

O

R

S

H

R

I

V

E

L

O

T

H

E

R

8%

0.05%

2%


2

8

7

6

5

4

3

1

AVG.

TOTAL

5% 10 %

00004

00004

Mr. Nut

Merchantable

120 - 25# ctns

10-4-11

000

1

3000

Light Large Pieces

Export

1277

120 25#

ctns

3000 Light Large Pieces

Mr. Nut Brand




U.S.Commercial

1.3

2.6

1.6

3.2

1.6

3.22

LightPieces

60 0 0.5 1.4 1.8 1.80.1 0.4

60 0 0.8 1.2 1.4 1.40.1 0.2

0.2

0.4

0.3 0.4

0

00.1

0.2

6/64 - 0.1%

16/64 - 2%

24/64 - 7%

DTL - 10%

DTLA - 1%

DTA - 0%

Reinspected 10/5/11 - New Cert. 00011

W3

64

Example of Export Type; U.S. #1 Red Halves and Pieces

DFA OF CALIFORNIA





CERT NO.

DATE

HANDLER

TYPE

WEIGHT

DESCRIPTION

CLASSIFICATION

DAY CODE







HANDLER ADDRESS

NUMBER OF

CONTAINERS

STYLE OF


By

CERTIFICATE NO.

NO.

C

A

S

E

S

T

E

S

T

U

N

D

E

R

6

/

64”

B

L

A

C

K

S

H

E

L

L

FOREIGN

MATERIAL

I

N

S

E

C

T

R

A

N

C

I

D

O

R

D

E

C

A

Y

M

O

L

D

D

I

S

C

O

L

O

R

S

H

R

I

V

E

L

O

T

H

E

R

M

O

L

D

D

I

S

C

O

L

O

R

S

H

R

I

V

E

L

O

T

H

E

R

4%

M

O

L

D

D

I

S

C

O

L

O

R

S

H

R

I

V

E

L

O

T

H

E

R

8%

0.05%

2%


2

8

7

6

5

4

3

1

AVG.

TOTAL

5% 10 %

00012

00012

Mr. Nut

Merchantable

160 - 25# ctns

10-5-11

000

1

4000

Livermore Halves and Pieces

Export

1278




80 0 0.43 0.53 0.530.1

80 0 0.8 0.8 0.8 1.00.1

0.62

1.23

0.67

1.33

0.77

1.532 0

00.1

0.2

0.3

6/64 - 0.1%

16/64 - 0.4%

24/64 -1%

Halves - 22%

160 25#

ctns

4000 Crimson Heart

Halves and Pieces

Mr. Nut Brand

U.S. #1 Halves

and

Pieces

Red

W3

0.03 0.1 0.1

0.2

0.03

0.02

65

Example of Reinspection Type; U.S. #1 Light Pieces



CERT NO.

DATE

HANDLER

TYPE

WEIGHT

DESCRIPTION

CLASSIFICATION

DAY CODE






HANDLER ADDRESS

NUMBER OF

CONTAINERS

STYLE OF


CERTIFICATE NO.

NO.

C

A

S

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Reinspection

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Export

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Reinspection of Cert 00004

120 25#

ctns

3000 Light Large Pieces

Mr. Nut Brand

U.S. #1 Pieces

Signature and Employee NumberBy


Light

W3

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Example of Reinspection Type; Walnut Meal

DFA OF CALIFORNIA





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Mr. Nut

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Merchantable

1277

30 30#

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900 Walnut Meal

Mr. Nut Brand




Meal Produced From Merchantable Walnuts Cert. No. 90989

(meal produced from certified product)

Reinspection

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DFA OF CALIFORNIA





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7025#

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Combination Small Pieces




70 - 25# ctns Light Pieces - WT = 1750#

See Cert. No. 00001

70 - 30# ctns Comb. Small Pieces - WT = 2100#

See Cert. No. 00006

7030#

ctns2100

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17 Bins 21514 Substandard


December 1, 2011Modesto

Meats & Shell

1 Bin Substandard

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Kernel Yield 34%

Weight 1234

Kernel Yield 12%

17 Bins Substandard

Meats

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Weight 21514

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Signature and Employee NumberBy


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Example of Secondary Certificate

DFA OF CALIFORNIA





CERT NO.

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Mr. Nut

Secondary

300 - 25# ctns

11-16-11

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7500


Export

1277 & 1278

300 25#

ctns


Mr. Nut Brand


October 4, 2011 (oldest inspection date listed here)Modesto


This is a secondary certificate

180 - 25# ctns from Original Cert. No. 00005

120 - 25# ctns from Original Cert. No. 00010

U.S. #1 LightHalves

and

Pieces

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CERT NO.

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HANDLER

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DESCRIPTION

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Mr. Nut

Merchantable VOID 7

280 - 30# ctns

10-4-11

000

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Light Pieces

Merchantable

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Mr. Nut Brand




VOID

VOID

Keep book copy--send the

rest to Sacramento. Handler

gets no copy of VOID.

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Example of Walnut Correction Sheet

DFA OF CALIFORNIAWALNUT CORRECTION SHEET CERTIFICATE NO.

CERTIFICATE DATE

HANDLER NO. / NAME

CIRCLE ONE:

INSHELL

SHELLED

DFA AUTHORIZATION EMP. # DATE

WHITE - DFA YELLOW - CWB PINK - BOOK

NOW READS SHOULD READ

TYPE

WEIGHT

GRADE

SIZE

COLOR

CONTAINERS

KERNEL YIELD

GOLD - HANDLER

REMARKS

3000

Blank

120

3500

1

04372

7/15/17

#000 / Mr. Nut

140

[Inspector Signature]

72

Example of Handler Reject Form

DFA OF CALIFORNIA

HANDLER REJECT FORM

SHELLED WALNUTS INSHELL WALNUTS

WHITE - DFA PINK - HANDLER GOLD - BOOK

DFA AUTHORIZATION

HANDLER Mr. Nut #000

DATE OF CERTIFICATE 10-5-11

CERTIFICATE NUMBER 00010

WEIGHT OF CERTIFICATE 15,000

TYPE OF CONTAINER(S) 25lb cartons

NUMBER OF CONTAINER(S) 600

REJECTED WEIGHT 6000

DAY-CODE 1278

DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT Light halves and pieces

DUMP ORDER NUMBER

DATE OF DUMP 12-31-17

PACK CODE

all cartons destroyed

[signature here] [Employee ID] 103751

YELLOW - CWB

73

NOTES

74

NOTES

75

WALNUT HANDLERS AND HANDLER CODES

If there is no handler code listed, please call Philip Jensen at (916) 561-5900 Ext. 106 before you do

any work for that handler.

201 Almond Ace Packing, Inc. 148 GSF Nut Company, LLC

112 Alpine Pacific Nut Company 126 Guerra Nut Shelling Company

116 Andersen & Sons Shelling 138 Haleakala Walnut Shelling

103 Andersen Nut Company 172 John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.

399 Anderson Barngrover Ranch 365 Kalkat Fruit & Nut

167 Avanti Nut Company, Inc. 128 Lake County Walnut, Inc./Acme Walnut

146 Beard’s Quality Nut Company 168 Linden Nut Company

108 Beecher Lane Walnut 157 Lomanto Nut Shelling

102 Berberian Nut Company, LLC. 180 Mariani Nut Company

359 Best Nut Company, LLC. 139 Mid Valley Nut Company, Inc.

141 Borges of California, Inc. 185 Morada Nut Company

117 Bremner Farms 155 Naraghi Farms, LLC

260 C.A.P.E.X. 328 Northern California Nut Company

187 C.R. Crain & Sons, Inc. 189 NutriNut, Inc.

392 Cal Prune & Nuts, LLC 173 O-G Nut Company

261 Cal Ranch, Inc. 1179 Olson Trading Company, Inc.

143 California Valley Nut Company 174 Omega Walnut, Inc.

120 California Walnut Company 326 Oso Nut Company

132 California Walnut Producers 113 Pacific Gold and Agriculture

454 Capay Canyon Ranch 164 Patterson Nut Company, Inc.

123 Carriere Family Farms, Inc. 1206 Pearl Crop, Inc.

008 Chico Nut Company 142 Poindexter Nut Company

153 Clements Nut Company 124 Prima Noce Packing

104 Continente Nut LLC 144 Pusateri Nut Company

109 Crain Walnut Shelling, Inc. 366 Richland Hulling & Drying

160 Crown Nut Company, Inc. 111 River Oak Orchards

685 Dale Packing, Inc. 380 RPC Packing Inc.

135 Danamark Walnut 049 Sacramento Packing, Inc.

176 Davidsbros Trading LLC 171 Sacramento Valley Walnut Growers

200 Deruosi Nut 154 Santa Clara Nut Company

162 DeValentine Farms, Inc. 658 Scott W. Thorburn

114 Diamond Foods, Inc. 389 Shoei Foods USA, Inc.

121 Dixon Ridge Farms 177 Star Nut Company

136 Empire Nut Company, LLC. 444 Stephens Ranch Inc.

150 Ferrari Farms Inc. 106 Super Squirrel Nut, Inc.

166 Fillmore Farms 134 Sutter Buttes Mercantile, LLC

122 Frazier Nut Farms, Inc. 066 Sutter Foods, LLC

149 Full Belly Farm 215 T.M. Duche Nut Company, Inc.

175 Gambini Nut Company, Inc. 169 Turlock Walnut Company, Inc.

196 Gibson Farms, Inc. 370 Valley Dried Fruit

133 Gold River Orchards, Inc. 228 Vanella Farms

159 Gold State Nut, LLC 514 Western Nut Company

156 Great Pacific Nut Company 813 Wholesome Nut Company, Inc.

152 Grower Direct Nut Company 080 Wilbur Packing Company, Inc.

Documents

Walnut - DFA of California Certificate Requirements 20 Reinspection 20 Repackaging of Inshell Walnuts 20 Examples of Inshell Walnut Forms 21 W-12 21 Bin Tag 22