DESCRIPTIVE TERMS
§ 87.21. Terms descriptive of the egg shell.
The following terms shall be used in describing egg shells:
(1) Clean. Free from foreign material and from stains or discolorations that are readily visible. Eggs with only very small specks, cage marks or stains may be considered clean if such specks, cage marks, or stains are not of sufficient number or intensity to detract from the generally clean appearance of the egg. Eggs that show traces of processing oil on the shell shall be considered clean unless otherwise soiled.
(2) Dirty. Unbroken, has dirt or foreign material adhering to the surface, and has prominent stains or moderate stains covering more than 1/32 of the shell surface if localized or 1/16 of the shell surface if scattered.
(3) Practically normal (AA or A quality). Approximates the usual shape and is sound and is free from thin spots. Ridges and rough areas that do not materially affect the shape and strength of the shell are permitted.
(4) Abnormal (B quality). A shell that may be somewhat unusual or decidedly misshapen or faulty in soundness or strength or may show pronounced ridges or thin spots.
(5) Unbroken. Free from checks or breaks.
(6) Checked and cracked. Has an actual break but the shell membranes shall be intact.
(7) Leaker. May have a break or crack in the shell and shell membrane, with the contents exuding or free to exude through the shell.
Source The provisions of this § 87.21 adopted August 18, 1964; amended June 16, 1972, effective June 17, 1972, 2 Pa.B. 1042; amended January 29, 1982 effective April 30, 1982, 12 Pa.B. 468. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (19522) and (4061).
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