62.32 Procedures for Examination of Containers and contents
Conduct the following steps in the sequence shown. Record data on the “ Spoilage Examination Data” sheet included
for this procedure (Figure 2). The first line of the table refers to the section in this chapter where the item is discussed.
62.321 Sampling
The number of units available for analysis will very with the circumstances. When the item has been in distribution for
a long time or if spoilage is very sporadic, only a few sample unit may be available. Item with recent code or those in
plant or wholesale warehouses are usually available in sufficient quantity.
1. When sufficient samples are available:
• Randomly select 12 sample units that are representative of an apparent or suspected spoilage condition