Ala. Admin. Code r. 80-3-14-.03
Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024
Section 80-3-14-.03 - Standards, Grades And Weight Classes For Shell Eggs(1) Standards, grades and weight classes for shell eggs shall be consistent with those of the United States Department of Agriculture and the tolerances allowed thereunder, as such standards, grades and weight classes are now established or may hereafter be amended.(2) Where eggs are being offered for sale by a retail egg dealer (stores) and such eggs do not comply with grade requirements, it will be presumed that the eggs were of the same grade when delivered to the retail dealer where the eggs are inspected within a period of six (6) days following the date of delivery, provided the retail egg dealer has kept the eggs under refrigeration at a temperature of not more than 60° F during such six (6) day period; provided, however, where the retail egg dealer has not kept such eggs under refrigeration of not more than 60° F, it will be presumed that the eggs were of the same grade when delivered only three (3) days following date of delivery.(3) A retail egg dealer shall not, however, be responsible for the grade or condition of eggs which fail to comply with grade requirements where the eggs are found to contain certain inedible eggs, such as bloody whites, large blood spots and dirty eggs. Author: Charles H. Barnes
Ala. Admin. Code r. 80-3-14-.03
Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 2-12-2, 2-12-4, 2-12-9.