Meal Kit Standards. 3. Changes in features and commodities in the Meal Kit require review as a brand new meal kit.

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1 Meal Kit Standards Purpose: The meal kit standards are published by the Joint Culinary Center of Excellence (JCCOE) and are designed to meet or exceed the Dietary Guidelines put forth by the USDA/Department of Health and Human Services and the Army nutrition standards in AR The purpose is to promote performance, resilience and health, and to decrease risk of chronic diseases. JCCoE will review and publish by name and catalogue number the items that are authorized for Food Program procurement and only those meal kits that have been reviewed by the Quality Assurance Division for compliance with the standards. This list contains the only items that should be procured by Army food service operators. Food program managers will use only this listing to comply with regulations in AR 30-22, Army Food Program, paragraph Items by the same manufacturer are not necessarily compliant, and should not be procured unless specifically listed. Meal kit standards are subject to change when changes in national dietary recommendations, guidelines, and/or regulations occur. NOTICE TO MEAL KITS PROVIDERS: 1. Meal Kits must follow the Nutrition Labeling Act for each product in the kit and provide a Nutrition label for the entire kit on the outside packaging. 2. For product review, provide at least three kits and a nutrition listing for the full kit as well as each commodity in the kit to JCCoE, Quality Assurance Division, 1831 "A" Avenue, Building 4225, Room 303B, Fort Lee, Virginia Changes in features and commodities in the Meal Kit require review as a brand new meal kit. 4. Approved meal kits that meet the specified standards will be posted on the JCCoE website. 1

2 Basic Nutrition Guidelines for Each Meal Kit **Total Calories: See specific calorie requirements below for each meal kit type Total Fat: 30-35% of total calories Saturated Fat: less than 10% of total calories Trans Fat: Zero Cholesterol: less than 100 mg Carbohydrates: 50-55% of total calories Protein: 10-15% of calories **Sodium: less than 1300 mg, see specific sodium requirements below for each meal type Fiber: minimum of 14 grams per 1000 calories Drinks: 100% Fruit Juice, 100% Fruit Juice Blends with 100% Daily Value (DV) for vitamin C or Juice Drinks with at least 20% real fruit juice and at least 50% of DV for vitamin C, or 1% Milk Water, enhanced water (i.e. vitamin types), sport drinks (i.e. ades, electrolyte based), energy drinks, and non-nutritive drinks (i.e. artificially sweetened) are not approved for use in military meal kits Kits must have Nutrition Label in accordance with Nutrition Labeling and Education Act that displays total nutrient amounts for the entire meal. Additionally, each food and drink item in the meal kit must have a nutrition label. Meal kits must have one-year shelf life **See below for more specific nutrition requirements for each meal kit type 2

3 Complete Frozen Lunch Meal Kit Complete Heated Lunch Meal Kit Shelf Stable Lunch Meal Kit Entrée - must have a minimum of 4 oz of protein type- preferably whole grain--bun, tortilla, wrap, sticks, or sliced Snacks chips, combos, pretzels, crackers, nuts/seeds/trail mix (minimum 1.5 oz, maximum 2 oz) Fruit Product fruit cup( 4 oz cup minimum), dried fruit (1/4 cup minimum), fruit leathers, fruit snacks (made with real fruit, good source of vitamin C) or fruit (good source of vitamin C) Dessert cookie, candy bar, candy pieces (2 oz maximum) or pudding Drink - 8 oz minimum. Condiments Two.5 oz or one 1 oz packet of mayonnaise, or sauces as applicable to meal Calories - minimum maximum Maximum Calories from Fat 350 calories from fat (maximum for 1000 calorie meal) 475 calories from fat (maximum for 1350 calorie meal) Maximum Total Fat (g) 39 g total fat (maximum for 1000 calorie meal); 53 g total fat (maximum for 1350 calorie meal) Saturated Fat (g) 15 g maximum Trans Fat (g)-zero grams Cholesterol (mg) 100 mg maximum Maximum Sodium (mg) 1300 mg maximum Total Carbohydrates (g) 186 g maximum Dietary Fiber (g)- minimum of 14 g per 1000 calories Protein (g) 25 g minimum 51 g maximum Frozen Lunch Meal Kit for ages 17 years and younger (i.e. JROTC, Boy Scouts) Entree - must have a minimum of 3 ounces of protein type- preferably whole grain--bun, tortilla, wrap, or sliced Snacks chips, combos, pretzels, crackers, nuts/seeds/ trail mix (minimum 1.5 oz, maximum 2oz) Fruit Product fruit cup( 4 oz cup minimum), dried fruit (1/4 cup minimum), fruit leathers, fruit snacks (made with real fruit, good source of vitamin C) or fruit (good source of vitamin C) Dessert cookie, candy bar, candy pieces (2 oz maximum) or pudding Drink - 8 oz minimum. Condiments Two.5 oz or one 1 oz packet of mayonnaise, or sauces as applicable to meal Calories - minimum maximum Maximum Calories from Fat 275 calories from fat (maximum for 775 calorie meal); 350 calories from fat (maximum for 1000 calorie meal) Maximum Total Fat (g) 30g total fat (maximum for 775 calorie meal); 39g total fat (maximum for 1000 calorie meal) Trans Fat (g)- zero grams Saturated Fat (g) - 11g maximum Cholesterol (mg) - 100mg maximum Sodium (mg) mg maximum Total Carbohydrates (g) - 140g maximum Dietary Fiber (g)- minimum of 14 g per 1000 calories Protein (g) - minimum 15g - 40g maximum 3

4 Complete Frozen Breakfast Meal Kit Entrée Breakfast entrée or sandwich (i.e. ham and cheese/egg, and cheese croissant or English muffin) Cereal - Large cereal bowl pack Milk - 8oz 1% UHT milk Fruit Product fruit cup( 4 oz cup minimum), dried fruit ( ¼ cup minimum), fruit leathers, fruit snacks (made with real fruit, good source of vitamin C) or fruit (good source of vitamin C) Breakfast Bar must provide at least 2.5g of fiber per serving Juice oz minimum. 100% fruit juice or 100% fruit juice blend with 100% DV vitamin C Calories - minimum maximum Maximum Calories from Fat 350 calories from fat (maximum for 1000 calorie meal) 475 calories from fat (maximum for 1350 calorie meal) Maximum Total Fat (g) 39 g total fat (maximum for 1000 calorie meal) 53 g total fat (maximum for 1350 calorie meal) Saturated Fat (g) - 15g maximum Trans Fat (g)-zero grams Cholesterol (mg) -100mg maximum Sodium (mg) mg maximum Total Carbohydrates (g) - 186g maximum Dietary Fiber (g)- minimum of 14 g per 1000 calories Protein (g) minimum 25g - 51g maximum Complete Heated Breakfast Kit Entrée - Breakfast entrée or sandwich (i.e. ham and cheese/egg, and cheese croissant or English muffin) Fruit Product fruit cup ( 4 oz cup minimum), dried fruit ( ¼ cup minimum), fruit leathers, fruit snacks(made with real fruit, good source of vitamin C) or fruit (good source of vitamin C) Snack- nuts, seeds, or trail mix (minimum 1.5 oz, maximum 2 oz) Juice 5.5 oz minimum. 100% fruit juice or 100% fruit juice blend with 100% DV vitamin C Condiments as applicable to meal component Calories - minimum maximum Maximum Calories from Fat 350 calories from fat (maximum for 1000 calorie meal) 475 calories from fat (maximum for 1350 calorie meal) Maximum Total Fat (g) 39 g total fat (maximum for 1000 calorie meal) 53 g total fat (maximum for 1350 calorie meal) Saturated Fat (g) - 15g maximum Trans Fat (g)-zero grams Cholesterol (mg) - 100mg maximum Sodium (mg) mg maximum Total Carbohydrates (g) - 186g maximum Dietary Fiber (g)- minimum of 14 g per 1000 calories Protein (g) - minimum 25g - 51g maximum 4

5 Shelf Stable Breakfast Meal Kit Cereal - Large cereal bowl pack Milk - 8oz 1% UHT milk Fruit Product fruit cup (4 oz cup minimum), dried fruit (¼ cup minimum), fruit leathers, fruit snacks (made with real fruit, good source of vitamin C) or fruit (good source of vitamin C) Breakfast Bar -must provide at least 2.5g of fiber per serving Juice oz minimum. 100% fruit juice or 100% fruit juice blend with 100% DV vitamin C Pastry type - toaster pastry, muffin, Danish, or doughnut Calories - minimum maximum Maximum Calories from Fat 270 calories from fat ( maximum for 900 calorie meal) 360 calories from fat (maximum for 1200 calorie meal) Maximum Total Fat (g) 30g total fat (maximum for 900 calorie meal) 40g total fat (maximum for 1200 calorie meal) Saturated Fat (g) - 14g maximum Trans Fat- zero grams Cholesterol (mg) - 30mg maximum Sodium (mg) mg maximum Total Carbohydrates (g) 165g maximum Dietary Fiber (g)- minimum of 14 g per 1000 calories Protein (g) - minimum 15g - 35g maximum Shelf Stable Brunch Meal Kits Cereal - Large Cereal Bowl Pack Milk - 8oz 1% UHT milk Fruit Product fruit cup(4 oz cup minimum) or dried fruit ( ¼ cup minimum), fruit leathers, fruit snacks (made with real fruit, good source of vitamin C) or fruit (good source of vitamin C) Breakfast Bar must provide at least 2.5g of fiber per serving Juice oz minimum. 100% fruit juice or 100% fruit juice blend with 100% DV vitamin C Condiments 1 oz Peanut butter and 1 oz ounce jelly type preferably whole grain-bun, sliced, tortilla, bagel, or wrap Calories - minimum maximum Maximum Calories from Fat 350 calories from fat (maximum for 1000 calorie meal) 475 calories from fat (maximum for 1350 calorie meal) Maximum Total Fat (g) 39 g total fat (maximum for 1000 calorie meal) 53 g total fat (maximum for 1350 calorie meal) Saturated Fat (g) 15 g maximum Trans Fat (g)-zero grams Cholesterol (mg) - 30mg maximum Sodium (mg) mg maximum Total Carbohydrates (g) - 186g maximum Dietary Fiber (g)- minimum of 14 g per 1000 calories Protein (g) - minimum 25g - 51g maximum 5

6 June 2011 MEAL KITS (The following is a listing of Meal Kits approved for use in operational feeding for the Army Food Program. Products listed here have had nutrition review by the JCCoE staff and included in this listing as Army approved. Army Food Program managers are requested to select from this listing to insure compliance with the Army Nutrition guidance. Army Food Program managers are requested to submit information regarding additions to this listing.) Meal Kit W/Drink, SS, Peanut Butter & Jelly, Tortilla, Red Beans & Rice Meal Kit W/Drink, SS, Red Bean & Rice, Ham Salad, Bun Meal Kit W/Drink, SS, Southwest Chicken, Bun Meal Kit W/Drink, SS, Chili Mac W/Chicken Salad Bun Meal Kit W/Drink, SS, Beans & Franks/Vienna Sausage, Meal Kit W/Drink, SS, Chicken & Pasta, Tortilla Meal Kit W/Drink, SS, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Wheat Crackers Meal Kit W/Drink, SS, Beef Barbecue, Bun Meal Kit W/Drink, SS, Tuna Salad, Tortilla Meal Kit W/Drink, SS, Chicken Salad, Tortilla Lunch Meal Kit (Shelf Stable) E E E E E E E E E E /39 Oz Co Per Case SKU # M019 18/47 Oz Ea Per Case SKU # M021 18/36 Oz Ea Per Case SKU # M022 18/42 Oz Ea Per Case SKU # M023 18/42 Oz Co Per Case SKU # M026 18/44 Oz Ea Per Case SKU # M032 18/44 Oz Ea Per Case SKU # M033 18/39 Oz Ea Per Case SKU # M035 18/40 Oz Ea Per Case SKU # M036 18/39 Oz Ea Per Case SKU # M037 Meal Kit W/Drink, Beef Pepper Steak, SS, Beef Stick Meal Kit W/Drink, Beef Pepper Steak, SS, Chicken Meal Kit W/Drink, Chicken, SS, Whole Grain Meal Kit W/Drink, Chicken, SS, Whole Grain E E E E /34 Oz Ea SKU # /35 Oz Ea SKU # /31 Oz Ea SKU # /31 Oz Ea SKU #

7 Meal Kit W/Drink, Chicken Barbeque, SS, Whole Grain Meal Kit W/Drink, Chicken, SS, Whole Grain Meal Kit W/Drink, Chicken, Italian Style, SS, Whole Grain Meal Kit W/Drink, Chicken W/Beef, SS, Whole Grain Meal Kit W/Drink, Chicken Marinara W/Pasta, SS Whole Gain Meal Kit W/Drink, Chicken Marinara W/Pasta, SS, Whole Grain Meal Kit W/Drink, Pasta Primavera W/Chicken, SS, Whole Grain Meal Kit W/Drink, Peanut Butter & Jam, SS, Whole Grain Meal Kit W/Drink, Sesame Chicken, SS, Whole Grain Meal Kit W/Drink, Sesame Chicken, W/Beef Stick, SS, Whole Grain Meal Kit W/Drink, Spaghetti W/Turkey Meatballs, SS, Whole Grain Meal Kit W/Drink, Turkey W/Vegetables, SS, Whole Grain E E E E E E E E E E E E /30 Oz Ea SKU # /34 Oz Ea SKU # /31 Oz Ea SKU # /33 Oz Ea SKU # /34 Oz Ea SKU # /34 Oz Ea SKU # /35 Oz Ea SKU # /30 Oz Ea SKU # /33 Oz Ea SKU # /30 Oz Ea SKU # /37 Oz Ea SKU # /36 Oz Ea SKU # 4808 Meal Kit W/Drink, Bean Burrito, Tortilla, SS E /27.2 Oz Ea SKU # HSS53 Meal Kit W/Drink, Beef Barbeque, SS E /27.2 Oz Ea SKU # HSS59 Meal Kit W/Drink, Chicken Barbeque, SS E /28.2 Oz Ea SKU # HSS55 7

8 Meal Kit W/Drink, Southwest Chicken, SS E /28 Oz Ea SKU # HSS57 Meal Kit W/Drink, Southwest Pork, SS E /27 Oz Ea SKU # HSS58 Meal Kit W/Drink, Tuna, SS E Meal Kit W/Drink, Tuna Salad, SS E Valley Foods Vendor Meal Kit W/Drink, Chicken Salad, E SS 16/27.6 Oz Ea SKU # HSS52 16/27 oz Ea SKU #HSS60 16/27 oz Ea SKU #HSS61 Meal Kit W/Drink, Variety, SS, (4) Southwest Pork, (4) Beef Barbeque, (4) Chicken Barbeque, (4) Southwest Chicken Meal Kit W/Drink, Variety, SS, (4) Southwest Pork, (4) Beef Barbeque, (4) Tuna Albacore, (4) Southwest Chicken E E /27.5 Oz Ea SKU # HVPSS60 16/27.5 Oz Ea SKU # HVPSS61 Meal Kit w/ Drink, Ckn Brst Grilled, BBQ, SS Meal Kit w/ Drink, Ckn Brst Grilled, Asian Sauce, SS E E Cass Ventures, Inc/Fit Cass Ventures, Inc/Fit 20 kits/cs 1/40 lb cs SKU# kits/cs 1/40 lb cs SKU# Tuna, (2) Whole Wheat Tuna, (2) Whole Wheat Lunch Complete Meal Kit (Frozen) E E /28.1 Oz Ea SKU # /31.1 Oz Ea SKU # Tuna, (2) Whole Wheat Buns E /28 Oz Ea SKU # Tuna, (2) Whole Wheat Buns, E /30.1 Oz Ea SKU # Sandwich Meal Kit W/Drink, Frozen E /27 Oz Ea 8

9 Tuna Steak, (2) Whole Wheat Buns, Vendor Code #0364 SKU # Turkey Breast, (2) Multi Grain E /28 Oz Ea SKU # Turkey Breast, (2) Multi Grain E /27 Oz Ea SKU # Turkey Breast, (2) Multi Grain E /28.1 Oz Ea SKU # Meal Kit W/Drink, Frozen, Turkey Breast Sandwich, (2) Multi Grain Meal Kit W/Drink, Frozen, Turkey Breast Sandwich, (2) Multi Grain E E /30 Oz Ea SKU # /30 Oz Ea SKU # Turkey Breast, (2) Whole Wheat Buns Turkey Breast, (2) Whole Wheat Buns Turkey Breast, E E E Vendor Code #0364 Vendor Code # /30 Oz Ea SKU # /33 Oz Ea SKU # /33 Oz Ea SKU # Turkey Breast, (2) Multi Grain E Vendor Code # /27 Oz Ea SKU # Meal Kit W/Drink, Frozen, Ham & Cheese Hoagie Sandwich Meal W/Drink, Frozen Sesame Seed Roll Ham & Cheese Sandwich Meal W/Drink, Frozen Roast Beef & Cheese Hoagie Sandwich Meal W/Drink, Frozen, Turkey & Swiss Cheese Kaiser Roll Sandwich Meal W/Drink, Frozen, Peanut Butter & Jelly (2) Sandwich Meal W/Drink Frozen, Italian Ham, Salami & Pepperoni Hoagie E E E E E E /40 Oz Ea Per Case SKU # M072 18/32 Oz Ea Per Case SKU # M022 18/32 Oz Ea Per Case SKU # M073 18/32 Oz Ea Per Case SKU # M074 18/27 Oz Ea Per Case SKU # M075 18/32 Oz Ea Per Case SKU # M079 Sandwich Meal W/Drink, Beef Roast & Provolone Cheese, Chilled/Frozen, Wheat Berry E /28 Oz Ea MFG SKU # 4657 Sandwich Meal W/Drink, Ham & E /30 Oz Ea

10 Provolone Cheese, Chilled/Frozen, 7 Grain Sandwich Meal W/Drink, Ham & Swiss, Chilled/Frozen, Whole Grain Sandwich Meal W/Drink, Ham & Swiss Cheese, Chilled/Frozen, Wheat Berry Sandwich Meal W/Drink, Beef Roast & American Cheese, Chilled/Frozen, 7 Grain Sandwich Meal W/Drink, Beef Roast & Provolone Cheese, Chilled/Frozen, Wheat Berry Sandwich Meal W/Drink, Beef Roast & Swiss, Chilled/Frozen, Whole Grain Sandwich Meal W/Drink, Turkey & American Cheese, Chilled/Frozen, Wheat Berry Sandwich Meal W/Drink, Turkey & Provolone Cheese, Chilled/Frozen, 7 Grain Sandwich Meal W/Drink, Turkey & Swiss, Chilled/Frozen, Whole Grain E E E E E E E E SKU # /27 Oz Ea SKU # /28 Oz Ea SKU # /26 Oz Ea SKU # /26 Oz Ea SKU # /26 Oz Ea SKU # /28 Oz Ea SKU # /28 Oz Ea SKU # /27 Oz Ea SKU # 4616 Meal Kit W/Drink, Variety, Brunch, SS, Honey Graham E ct, 1/17 lb case SKU # Meal Kit W/Drink, Variety, Breakfast, SS, Honey Graham E ct, 1/17 lb case SKU # Meal Kit W/Drink, Variety, Chicken Breast Chunks, SS, Sauces E ct, 1/17 lb case SKU # Meal Kit W/Drink, Variety, Chicken Breast Chunks & Tuna, SS, 3 each E ct, 1/17 lb case SKU # Meal Kit W/Drink, Variety, PB & J, SS, 3 ea of Grape, Strawberry, Apple, Blackberry E ct, 1/17 lb case SKU # Meal Kit W/Drink, Roast Beef, Fzn, Hoagie Bun Meal Kit W/Drink, Ckn Brst Grilled, Fzn, Hoagie Bun E E Cass Ventures, Inc/Fit Cass Ventures, Inc/Fit 20 kits/cs 1/31 lb cs SKU# kits/cs 1/31 lb cs

11 Meal Kit w/ Drink, Heated, Three Cheese Lasagna Meal Kit w/ Drink, Heated, Mush Gvy, Mash Potatoes, Beef Meal Kit w/ Drink, Heated, Homestyle Chicken Noodles Meal Kit w/ Drink, Heated, Green Pepper Steak w/ Rice Meal Kit w/ Drink, Heated, BBQ Sauce, Potatoes w/ Beef Meal Kit w/ Drink, Heated, Chicken pasta Italiana Meal Kit w/ Drink, Heated, Pasta Fagioli Meal Kit w/ Drink, Heated, SW Chicken w/ Rice & Beans Lunch Meal Kit (Heated) SKU# E HeaterMeals E HeaterMeals E HeaterMeals E HeaterMeals E HeaterMeals E HeaterMeals E HeaterMeals E HeaterMeals SKU# SKU# SKU# SKU# SKU# SKU#72510 SKU#72710 SKU#72810 Meal Kit w/ Drink, Heated, Red Beans Rice, PB Meal Kit w/ Drink, Heated, Chili Mac E E G.A Food Services Vendor Code# 0058 G.A Food Services Vendor Code# 0058 Meal Kit w/ Drink, Chicken & Pasta E G.A Food Services Vendor Code# 0058 Meal Kit w/ Drink, Heated, Beans & Franks E G.A Food Services Vendor Code# 0058 Meal Kit w/ Drink, Beef Stew E G.A Food Services Vendor Code# kits/55oz Ea 1/54 lb cs SKU# MO14 15 kits/ 53 oz Ea 1/50 lb cs SKU# MO15 15 kits/55 oz Ea 1/53 lb cs SKU# MO16 15 kits/54 oz Ea 1/50 lb cs SKU# MO17 15/52oz Ea 1/52 lb cs SKU# MO18 Meal Kit W/Drink, Variety, Breakfast, SS, Honey Graham Breakfast Meal Kit (Shelf Stable) E SKU #

12 Breakfast Meal, W/Drink, SS, Cereal Packs E /32 Oz Ea Per Case SKU # M039 Apple Jack Cereal, Corn Pops, Fruit Loops, Frosted Flakes Raisin Bran Crunch E E E E E /31 Oz Ea SKU # /30 Oz Ea SKU # /32 Oz Ea SKU # /31 Oz Ea SKU # /31 Oz Ea SKU # 4706 Meal Kit W/Drink, Variety, Breakfast, SS, (8) Mini Wheat, (8) Honey Oats Honey Oat Cereal, E E /32.3 Oz Ea SKU # HVPSB10 16/31.8 Oz Ea MFG SKU # HSSBB7 Mini Wheat Cereal E /32.8 Oz Ea MFG SKU # HSSB6 Corn Pops Cereal Meal Kit w/drink, Breakfast, Frzn, Corn Pops Cereal, Bagel Swich Meal Kit W/Drink, Variety, Brunch, SS, Honey Graham E Cass Ventures, Inc /Fit Breakfast Meal Kit (Frozen) E Cass Ventures, Inc /Fit Brunch Meal Kit (Shelf Stable) E Ameriqual Group, 20 Kits/cs 1/40 lb cs SKU# Kits/cs 1/31 lb cs SKU# ct, 1/17 lb case SKU # Meal Kit w/drink, Brunch, SS, Cheerios Cereal, bagel E Cass Ventures, Inc /Fit Kits/cs 1/40 lb cs SKU# 80301

13 Meal Kit w/drink, Brunch, Frzn, Cereal, bagel Swich Meal Kit W/Drink, Variety Sauces, Chicken Breast Chunks Brunch Meal Kit (Frozen) E Cass Ventures, Inc /Fit Variety Packed Meal Kits (Shelf Stable) E Kits/cs 1/31 lb cs SKU# SKU # Meal Kit W/Drink, Variety Dressings, Chicken Breast Chunks & Tuna, SS Meal Kit W/Drink, Variety, Peanut Butter & Jam, SS, Grape, Strawberry, Apple, Blackberry Jam Meal Kit W/Drink, Variety Sauces, Chicken Breast Chunks, Chicken Salad, Peanut Spread & Apple Jelly, SS Meal Kit W/Drink, Chicken Salad, Tuna Salad, Peanut Spread & Blackberry Jam, SS Meal Kit W/Drink, Variety Sauces, Chicken Breast Chunks, Peanut Spread & Strawberry Jam, SS E E E E E SKU # SKU # SKU # SKU # SKU # Meal Kit W Drink, Variety, 6 each Tuna/Chicken/Barbeque Beef Meal Kit W/Drink, Heated, Variety Beef Stew, Sesame Chicken, 3 Cheese Ravioli & Beef Fajita E Variety Packed Meal Kits (Heated) E Cass Ventures, Inc/Fit 18 Per Case SKU # M Kits/case 1/40 Lb case SKU# Meal Kit W/Drink, Variety, 3 each Beef Stew, Beans & Franks, Chicken & Pasta, Chili Mac, Red Beans & Rice E kits/48 Oz Ea 1/47 lb cs SKU # M