### Question
How does the law define apples and/or pears?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 589*, **apples and/or pears** is defined as:

> fresh whole apples or pears, whether or not they have been in storage

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 589*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 25-EXPORT STANDARDS FOR APPLES AND PEARS**

