Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 52, December 28, 2024
Section 87.42 - Weight classes(a) The following weight classes shall apply to consumer grades of shell eggs: | Size or Weight,Classes | Min. Net Weight (Ounces Per Dozen) | Min. Net Weight (Pounds per 30 Dozen) | Min. Net Weight For Individual Eggs At Rate Per/B Tolerance/c |
| Jumbo | 30 | 56 | 29 |
| Extra Large | 27 | 50.5 | 26 |
| Large | 24 | 45 | 23 |
| Medium | 21 | 39.5 | 20 |
| Small | 18 | 34 | 17 |
| Peewee | 15 | 28 | - |
(b) Minimum weights shall be permitted in various size classes only to the extent that they shall not reduce the net weight per dozen below the required minimum, giving thorough consideration to variable weight of individual eggs and variable efficiency of graders and scales which shall be maintained on a uniform and accurate basis.(c) A lot average tolerance of 3.3% for individual eggs in the next lower weight class is permitted as long as no individual case within the lot exceeds 5.0%.The provisions of this § 87.42 adopted August 18, 1964; amended January 31, 1975, effective 2/1/1975, 5 Pa.B. 184; amended through January 31, 1975, 5 Pa.B. 184. This section cited in 7 Pa. Code § 87.52 (relating to marking).