U.S. I Strawberries with cap attached, with are firm, not overripe or underdeveloped, and which are free from mold and decay, and free from damage caused by dirt, moisture, foreign matter, disease, insects, or mechanical or other means.  Each strawberry has not less than 3/4 of its surface showing a pink or red color.

The following specific defects shall be considered as serious damage (a) soft berries, (b) badly deformed berries (c) badly bruised berries, (d) decayed or leaky berries, (e) berries badly caked with dirt and (f) berries with less than half of the surface showing pink or red color