California Code of Regulations
Title 3 - Food and Agriculture
Division 3 - Economics
Chapter 1 - Fruit and Vegetable Standardization
Subchapter 3 - Eggs
Section 1353.4 - Size Standards for Individual Shell Eggs
Universal Citation: 3 CA Code of Regs 1353.4
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
The shell egg size standards for consumer grades are indicated in the following table. Tolerance for individual eggs at the next lower size is 4 percent.
| Size or Weight Class | Grams | Grains | Ounces | |
| Jumbo | 68.51 | 1,057 | 2 5/12 | |
| Extra Large | 61.42 | 948 | 2 1/6 | |
| Large | 54.34 | 839 | 1 11/12 | |
| Medium | 47.25 | 729 | 1 2/3 | |
| Small | 40.16 | 620 | 1 5/12 | |
| Peewee | No minimum |
Note: Authority cited: Sections 407 and 27531, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Sections 27531 and 27651, Food and Agricultural Code.
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