Egg temperature and labeling requirements.

9 C.F.R. § 590.50
in effectEffective: 2024-07-01
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(a) All shell eggs packed into containers destined for the ultimate consumer must be stored and transported under refrigeration at an ambient temperature of no greater than 45 °F (7.2 °C) and must bear safe handling instructions in accordance with 21 CFR 101.17(h). (b) Any producer-packer with an annual egg production from a flock of 3,000 or fewer layers is exempt from the temperature and labeling requirements of this section. Such producer-packer is still required to comply with the labeling requirements in 21 CFR 101.17(h).

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