010-15 Wyo. Code R. § 15-4

Current through April 27, 2019
Section 15-4 - Sales of Checked Shell Eggs

(a) Checked shell eggs shall not be sold on or off premises to:

  • (i) Hospitals, institutions, nursing homes, convalescent homes, retirement homes, or schools, whether owned privately or by a governmental body;
  • (ii) Food establishments subject to licensing by the Wyoming Department of Agriculture, including but not limited to, bakeries, restaurants, cafes, drive-ins, and food processing plants; or
  • (iii) Private clubs, organizations, churches or church groups if members, the public and/or non-members and guests are served food.

(b) Checked shell eggs may be sold to a breaking plant approved by the department or for non-human food purposes to an animal-food processing plant in accordance with 7 CFR 57 Inspection of Eggs (Egg Products Inspection Act).

(c) Checked shell eggs may be sold on the premises to the end consumer only if conforming to the requirements of 7 CFR 57 Inspection of Eggs (Egg Products Inspection Act) and as follows:

  • (i) Each container of checked shell eggs sold or offered for sale shall have a label printed on the container, inserted into the container or by other means attached to the container advising the consumer that the eggs are being sold only for cooking and baking purposes where the cooking temperatures will reach or exceed 165°F. (73.9 C.). Each label must contain the words "checked shell" and the printing on each label shall be clean, clear and of such size print so as to be easily read by the consumer.
  • (ii) The label and/or container may not have on or in it any words, phrase or graphic material which might tend to mislead the purchaser or consumer that the eggs have been inspected by the department or that they have been candled or graded.
  • (iii) All references on the containers to size, grade, freshness and seals or imprint seals must be obliterated prior to sale to the consumer.

010-15 Wyo. Code R. § 15-4