Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
ATCP 55-89 - Food, Lodging, and Recreation Safety
Chapter ATCP 88 - Egg Grading, Handling And Labeling
Subchapter IV - Egg Handling Operations
Section ATCP 88.20 - Egg cleaning and storage operations

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง ATCP 88.20

Current through August 26, 2024

(1) Eggs shall be cleaned to remove debris and stains.

(2) Dirty eggs may be dry cleaned with an egg brush or rubbed with a sanding sponge and sand paper.

(3) Compounds used to clean or sanitize eggs shall be either generally recognized as safe under 21 CFR parts 182 and 184, and used in accordance with good manufacturing practices under 21 CFR 182.1; approved by the U.S. food and drug administration as a food additive under 21 CFR parts 172 - 174, and 180, and used in accordance with the conditions of this approval; approved by the U.S. food and drug administration as a sanitizer under 21 CFR 178.1010, used at concentrations specified therein, and registered for this use with the U.S. environmental protection agency; or otherwise approved by the department.

(4) Ultraviolet light may be used to sanitize eggs in accordance with 21 CFR 179.39.

(5) Water used to clean shell eggs shall be:

(a) At least 20° Fahrenheit warmer than the eggs, and not colder than 90° Fahrenheit.

(b) Changed to maintain sanitary conditions at least every 4 hours, by either continuous water exchange or by completely emptying and refilling the wash tank, and at the end of each shift by emptying and refilling the wash tank.

(6) Eggs shall not be left standing or soaking in cleaning water.

(7) Washed eggs shall be dry before they are placed in packages or shipping containers.

(8) Dirty eggs that cannot be cleaned shall be discarded as restricted eggs.

(9) An egg handling facility operator shall handle and store eggs:

(a) In a safe and sanitary manner, and under sanitary conditions, to protect the safety and wholesomeness of the eggs.

(b) In a neat and orderly manner, so that the eggs are readily accessible for inspection and movement, and so that the egg storage area can be readily inspected and cleaned. The amount of eggs stored in an egg storage area shall not exceed the reasonable capacity of that area.

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