Section 108 – Packaging for small producer.

• (1) A small producer shall package the small producer’s eggs in clean packaging that bears a label with the following information:
  • (a) the common name of the food, “eggs”;
  • (b) the quantity or number of eggs;
  • (c) the name and address of the small producer;
  • (d) the statement “Keep Refrigerated”; and
  • (e) the statement “SAFE HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS: To prevent illness from bacteria: Keep eggs refrigerated, cook eggs until yolks are firm, and cook foods containing eggs thoroughly.”

• (2) A small producer may state a “pull date” or “best by” date. The date may be hand written on the end of the packaging or in a conspicuous location that is clearly discernible. A “pull date” shall first show the month then the day of the month. A recommended date is 30 days after production, but the date may not exceed 45 days after production.

• (3) If the eggs of a small producer are ungraded and not weighed, the packaging for the eggs may not be labeled with a grade or size.

Enacted by Chapter 138, 2019 General Session