A-A-20043 Creamer, Non-Dairy, DryThis CID covers dry, non-dairy creamer, packed in commercially acceptable containers, suitable for use by Federal, State, local governments, and other interested parties; and as a component of operational rations.

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6.7 Age requirement. Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase

order, the dry, non-dairy creamer shall be processed and packaged not more than 90 days prior to delivery to the purchaser. Age requirements for Department of Defense (DoD) procurements shall be specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order.

6.8 Foreign material. All ingredients shall be clean, sound, wholesome, and free from evidence of rodent or insect infestation. In addition, all ingredients shall be free from foreign material such as, but not limited to, dirt, insect parts, hair, wood, glass, or metal.

7. ANALYTICAL REQUIREMENTS.

7.1 Analytical and microbiological requirements. Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, the analytical and microbiological requirements for the dry, non-dairy creamer shall be as follows:

Test Tolerance

Fat 2/ Not less than 33.0 percent Moisture Not more than 3.0 percent Standard Plate Count Not more than 20,000 per gram

Coliform count Less than 10 CFU (Colony Forming Unit) per gram or less than 3 MPN (Most Probable Number) per gram 3/

Salmonella Negative

2/ Applicable to Style I, Regular.

3/ Findings indicate zero colonies (CFU) per plate or zero tubes producing gas for MPN.

7.2 Product verification. When USDA verification of analytical requirements is specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, analytical testing shall be performed on a composite sample. The composite sample shall be 227 g (8 oz) prepared from five randomly selected subsamples. Subsamples shall be a minimum of one packet/container and shall contain the appropriate number of packets/containers to yield a 227 g (8 oz) sample when composited.