California Code of Regulations
Title 3 - Food and Agriculture
Division 3 - Economics
Chapter 1 - Fruit and Vegetable Standardization
Subchapter 3 - Eggs
Section 1351.2 - Definition of Terms Descriptive of the Shell
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 12, March 22, 2024
(a) Clean. A shell that is free from adhering foreign material, visible stains or discolorations. A shell may be considered clean if it has only very small specks, stains, or cage marks, provided they are not of sufficient number or intensity to detract from the generally clean appearance of the egg. Eggs showing traces of processing oil on the shell are considered clean, unless otherwise soiled.
(b) Dirty. An egg that is unbroken, with dirt or foreign material adhering to its surface, or has prominent stains, or moderate stains greater than permitted in B quality.
(c) Check. An egg having a fractured shell, but with its membranes intact and not leaking.
(d) Leaker. An egg having a break in the shell and membranes, with contents exuding or free to exude.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 407 and 27531, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Section 27531, Food and Agricultural Code.
