N.J. Admin. Code § 2:74-1.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 2:74-1.5 - Atmospheric and temperature controls

(a) Each owner or operator shall make the required air components determinations daily. The oxygen content within the sealed storage shall be five percent or lower within 20 days after the storage is sealed, or in the case of artificially induced CA conditions a total accumulation of 20 days above five percent oxygen would be allowed following the initial sealing.

(b) The fruit shall be stored in a sealed storage with not more than five percent oxygen for a minimum period of 90 days, except Jonathan variety which may be removed from storage in not less than 60 days.

(c) During the storage period, storage temperatures shall be 32 degrees Fahrenheit except for normal variations, not to exceed two degrees above. For McIntosh variety storage temperatures shall be 38 degrees Fahrenheit except for normal variations, not to exceed two degrees above.

N.J. Admin. Code § 2:74-1.5