... remove and, when wet, clings to the skin so that it cannot be easily seen or removed by singeing. f. Exposed Flesh, Cuts, Tears, and Missing Skin. Exposed flesh, cuts, tears, and missing skin ... cause for downgrading, but it is considered in the overall area of discoloration. j. Graphic Description. A summary of specifications for standards of quality for individual carcasses ... Factors. Chicken is graded by the USDA into three grades according to established standards of quality of the chicken. The grades are as follows: United States (US) Grade A, US Grade B, and US...