A-A-20247 Food Packet, Survival, Abandon Ship S/S by A-A-20331This CID covers abandon ship, survival food packets, packed in commercially acceptable containers, suitable for use by Federal, State, local governments, and other interested parties; and as a component of operational rations. The food packet is intended to provide survivors in inflatable life rafts adequate nutrition for 3 days.

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(36.6 inches3) volume and 510 g (18 ounces) weight. The survival food packet shall have a minimum of 6 equally shaped individually wrapped portions.

5.3.4 Foreign material. There shall be no evidence of foreign material in the product.

5.4 Age requirement. Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, the survival food packet shall be processed and packaged not more than 90 days prior to shipment and shall meet the 5 year shelf life requirement as stated in U.S. Coast Guard Guidelines for Approval of Emergency Provisions for Lifeboats and Liferafts.

5.5 Palatability. When specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, the finished product shall be equal to the approved product sample in palatability and overall appearance

(See Sec. 9.4).

6. ANALYTICAL REQUIREMENTS.

6.1 Analytical requirements. Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, analytical requirements for the survival food packet shall be as follows.

6.1.1 Protein. Calories from protein shall not exceed 8.0 percent.

6.1.2 Sodium. The sodium (Na) content shall not exceed 50 milligrams per 100 grams (3.5 oz) of product.

6.1.3 Moisture . The moisture content shall not exceed 7.0 percent.

6.2 Product verification. When USDA verification of analytical requirements is specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, the following procedures will be followed.

6.2.1 Sampling procedures. USDA inspection service will select the number of product containers based on USDA inspection service sampling procedures and plans.

6.2.2 Composite sample. Analytical testing shall be performed on a composite sample. The composite sample shall be 454 grams (1 pound) and prepared from subsamples drawn from randomly selected containers. The number of subsamples used to create the composite shall be based on USDA procedures.