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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(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) A small producer shall label the small producer's eggs that are sold in a grocery store with a statement that the eggs:
(i) are exempt from 21 C.F.R. Chapter 1, Part 118, Production, Storage, and Transportation of Shell Eggs; and
(ii) are not from an inspected source.
(b) The requirements described in Subsection (2)(a) are in addition to the labeling requirements described in Subsection (1).
(3)(a) A small producer may state a “pull date” or “best by” date.
(b) The “pull date” or “best by” date may be hand written on the end of the packaging or in a conspicuous location that is clearly discernible.
(c) A “pull date” or “best by” date shall first show the month then the day of the month.
(d) A recommended “pull date” or “best by” date is 30 days after production, but the date may not exceed 45 days after production.
(4) 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.
(5) Any egg produced by a small egg producer and sold in a grocery store shall be displayed separately in the grocery store from eggs not from a small producer.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 4. Utah Agricultural Code § 4-4-108. Packaging for small producer--Display in grocery store - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-4-utah-agricultural-code/ut-code-sect-4-4-108/
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