Utah Code 4-4-108. Packaging for small producer — Display in grocery store
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(1) A small producer shall package the small producer’s eggs in clean packaging that bears a label with the following information:
Terms Used In Utah Code 4-4-108
- Month: means a calendar month, unless otherwise expressed. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
- Small producer: means a producer of shell eggs:(11)(a) having less than 3,000 layers; and(11)(b) who is exempt from 21 C. See Utah Code 4-4-103
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
(1)(a) the common name of the food, “eggs”;(1)(b) the quantity or number of eggs;(1)(c) the name and address of the small producer;(1)(d) the statement “Keep Refrigerated”; and(1)(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)
(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:
(2)(a)(i) are exempt from 21 C.F.R. Chapter 1, Part 118, Production, Storage, and Transportation of Shell Eggs; and
(2)(a)(ii) are not from an inspected source.
(2)(b) The requirements described in Subsection (2)(a) are in addition to the labeling requirements described in Subsection (1).
(3)
(3)(a) A small producer may state a “pull date” or “best by” date.
(3)(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.
(3)(c) A “pull date” or “best by” date shall first show the month then the day of the month.
(3)(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.