As an alternative, the grademark may have three contrasting colored bands (left) provided the colors, from top to bottom, are blue, white, and red. Other color combinations may be used with AMS approval.


The prepared from logo (fig. 4), in conjunction with the official grademark, may be used for raw, cooked, or further processed products which have no established grade standards. Such items include cooked, barbecued, color marinated chicken; batter/breaded poultry; and smoked products. These products are graded for all quality standards prior to further processing that alters the grade factors.