(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:
(a) having less than 3,000 layers;
(b) selling only to an end consumer; and
(c) 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
  • (a)  the common name of the food, “eggs”;

    (b)  the quantity or number of eggs;

    (c)  the name and address of the small producer;

    (d)  the statement “Keep Refrigerated”; and

    (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)  A small producer may state a “pull date” or “best by” date. The date may be hand written on the end of the packaging or in a conspicuous location that is clearly discernible. A “pull date” shall first show the month then the day of the month. A recommended date is 30 days after production, but the date may not exceed 45 days after production.

    (3)  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.

    Enacted by Chapter 138, 2019 General Session