As used in this chapter:
(1) |
“Addled” or “white rot” means putrid or rotten. |
Terms Used In Utah Code 4-4-103
- End consumer: means a household consumer, restaurant, institution, or any other person who has purchased or received shell eggs for consumption. See Utah Code 4-4-103
- Person: means a natural person or individual, corporation, organization, or other legal entity. See Utah Code 4-1-109
(2) |
“Adherent yolk” means the yolk has settled to one side and become fastened to the shell. |
(3) |
“Albumen” means the white of an egg. |
(4) |
“Black rot” means the egg has deteriorated to such an extent that the whole interior presents a blackened appearance. |
(5) |
“Black spot” means mold or bacteria have developed in isolated areas inside the shell. |
(6) |
“Blood ring” means bacteria have developed to such an extent that blood is formed. |
(7) |
“Candling” means the act of determining the condition of an egg by holding it before a strong light in such a way that the light shines through the egg and reveals the egg’s contents. |
(8) |
“End consumer” means a household consumer, restaurant, institution, or any other person who has purchased or received shell eggs for consumption. |
(9) |
“Moldy” means mold spores have formed within the shell. |
(10) |
“Shell egg” means an egg in the shell as distinguished from a dried or powdered egg. |
(11) |
“Small producer” means a producer of shell eggs:
(a) |
having less than 3,000 layers; |
(b) |
selling only to an end consumer; and |
(c) |
who is exempt from 21 C.F.R. Chapter 1, Part 118, Production, Storage, and Transportation of Shell Eggs. |
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Amended by Chapter 528, 2023 General Session