ui.ie;t Type: Product Specification
Author: Erika Jones
CHICKEN OF THE SEA INTERNATIONAL
Chunk Light Tuna in Water 6- 66.5 oz
UPC: 4800007087
Approved by: Vahan Serpekian
Date: 7/6/07
Pagel of 3
Supersedes: 10/14/04
Spec #: PS000002
GENERAL
Canned tuna manufactured or distributed by or for Chicken of the Sea International shall be
produced in accordance with all applicable requirements of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic
Act (21 CFR).
INGREDIENTS
Chunk light tuna, water, salt, vegetable broth (contains Soy).
TUNA SPECIES
Light tuna species allowed under the Federal Canned Tuna Standard of Identity (21 CFR 190).
FILL OF CONTAINER
Net Weight:
66.5 ounces (minimum average per code)
Drained Weight:
48.0 ounces (average per code)
Pressed Weight:
Meets FDA Press Weight Standards (21 CFR 161.190)
Headspace:
Maximum 30.0 standard headspace units (32nd inch)
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
Percent Flake:
Target 50% Flake (21 CFR 161.190)
Percent Salt:
Target Average 1.0%, Range 0.8% - 1.2%
Color:
No darker than Munsell value 5.3 or equivalent (21 CFR 161-190)
Odor/Flavor:
Pleasant, fresh, and typical of species. No objectionable odor or flavor
such as those associated with rancidity, spoilage, carmelization, or
product contamination.
Texture:
Firm to moderately soft as typical of species.
Cleaning:
Skin, scales, bones, blood veins, redmeat, etc. removed in keeping with
good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
Can Vacuum:
Internal can vacuum should be at least 2" mercury as measured by the
puncture test, or 4" as measured by a bulge detector. Optimal range is 4"
to 8" puncture, or 6" to 12" bulge vacuum.
cu,ieut Type: Product Specification
Author: Erika Jones
Approved by: Vahan Serpekian
CHICKEN OF THE SEA INTERNATIONAL
Chunk Light Tuna in Water 6- 66.5 oz
Date: 7/6/07
Page 2 of 3
Supersedes: 10/14/04
Spec #: PS000002
UPC: 4800007087
CHEMICAL/MICROBIOLOGICAL CRITERIA
Histamine:
Less than 3 mg% on average, with a 95% probability of no individual
cans exceeding 5 mg% (50 ppm).
Mercury:
Less than 1.0 ppm methylmercury, per FDA compliance guideline.
Sterilization:
Canned products must be commercially sterile and free of viable
organisms of public health significance.
Can Integrity:
Seam specifications and end seam compounds must meet normal
industry standards and ensure adequate hermetic seals. Product lots
must be free of critical defects that could cause can contents to be unsafe
for use, in keeping with good manufacturing practices.
PACKAGING
Cans:
603 x 408 three-piece cans, with inside and outside coatings sufficient
for long-term protection against corrosion. Finished goods must be
commercially free of appearance defects (body dents, rust, loose or torn
labels, etc.) that could cause product to be unsaleable.
Cartons:
Minimum bursting strength 150 lb/sq.in .
Transportation requirements.
Meet U.S. Dept. of
SHIPPING
See attached Pallet and Container Loading Specifications: "COST Tuna 6-66.5oz"
SHELF LIFE
4 years from the date the product was packed under normal storage conditions.
BEST BY FORMAT
All products manufactured by or for Chicken of the Sea are required to be imprinted with a Best
By Date.
KOSHER SYMBOL
Circle U:
DOLPHIN SAFE
This product must be manufactured in accordance with OU requirements.
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curnnt_Type: Product Specification
Author: Erika Jones
Approved by: Vahan Serpekian
CHICKEN OF THE SEA INTERNATIONAL
Chunk Light Tuna in Water 6- 66.5 oz
UPC: 4800007087
Date: 7/6/07
Page 3 of 3
Supersedes: 10/14/04
Spec #: PS000002
All products must be certified dolphin safe (50 CFR 216.24)
PRODUCT SAFETY
To ensure product safety all products manufactured by or for Chicken of the Sea shall adhere to
all applicable requirements of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, including but not
limited to the Canned Tuna Standard of Identity (21 CFR 161.190), Thermally Processed Low
Acid Foods in Hermetically Sealed Containers (21 CFR 113), Current Good Manufacturing
Practice in Manufacturing, Packing, or Holding Human Food (21 CFR 110) and Hazard Analysis
Critical Control Point Plan (21 CFR 123).