ATCP 88.32(2)(d)(d) Packing of eggs in used egg cartons shall only be done using clean cartons on which all markings that do not pertain to the eggs being sold, including brand name, USDA shield, date of pack, expiration date, use-by date, quality, and size are obliterated.

ATCP 88.34(1)(1) Egg packages. Except as provided under sub. (3) (a), a package of eggs shall be labeled with all of the following:

ATCP 88.34(1)(a)1.1. A declaration of product identity under s. ATCP 90.02.

ATCP 88.34(1)(a)2.2. A declaration of responsibility under s. ATCP 90.03. If the responsible person identified on the package is not the person who packed the eggs, the package shall also include the packer identification number or shell egg handler registration number assigned by the U. S. department of agriculture, or the packer identification number assigned by the state in which the packing operation is located. A U.S. department of agriculture (USDA) packer number shall be preceded by the letter “P”. A state packer number shall be preceded by a 2-letter abbreviation which identifies the state.

ATCP 88.34(1)(a)3.3. A declaration of net quantity under ss. ATCP 90.04 and 90.08 (16) (c).

ATCP 88.34(1)(a)4.4. Nutrition labeling under s. ATCP 90.10 and 21 CFR 101.9.

ATCP 88.34(1)(b)(b) The grade and size of the eggs, if required under s. ATCP 88.24. The grade and size shall be printed on the principal display panel in letters not less than 3/16 inch high. If the eggs are not graded, the word “UNGRADED” shall be printed in letters at least 1/4 inch high on the principal display panel. Ungraded eggs may be sold from bulk containers if a sign or placard adjacent to the bulk display identifies the eggs as ungraded eggs.

ATCP 88.34 NoteNote: Only eggs graded under USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Services’ voluntary egg-quality grading program are eligible to be packaged in cartons bearing the USDA grade shield or labeled as “USDA” Grade AA, A, or B. Additional information about USDA’s egg grading services may be acquired from the following address: National Supervisor Shell Eggs, USDA-AMS Livestock, Poultry, and Seed Program, Poultry Grading Division, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Stop 0258, Washington, D.C. 20250. Telephone: (202) 720-3271.

ATCP 88.34(1)(c)(c) The statement “KEEP REFRIGERATED” or an equivalent statement indicating that the eggs must be refrigerated. The statement shall be printed on the principal display panel in letters not less than 3/16 inch high.

ATCP 88.34(1)(d)(d) The statement “SAFE HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS:” in bold type size followed by the statement “To prevent illness from bacteria: keep eggs refrigerated, cook eggs until yolks are firm, and cook foods containing eggs thoroughly.” The statement shall be printed in type size no smaller than 1/16 inch and shall appear in a hairline box. The statement shall appear on the principal display panel, the information panel, or the inside lid of the egg carton.

ATCP 88.34(1)(e)(e) The date on which the eggs were packed. The date of packing may be indicated by an abbreviation consisting of one of the following:

ATCP 88.34(1)(e)1.1. The first three letters of the month and the calendar date.

ATCP 88.34(1)(e)2.2. The numerically consecutive day of the year, also known as the Julian calendar date.

ATCP 88.34(1)(f)1.1. An expiration date or “sell by” date after which the eggs may not be offered for sale or sold at retail. The period from the packing date until the expiration date may not exceed 30 days, including the packing date. The expiration date or “sell by” date shall be designated by at least the first three letters of the month and the date within that month. The date shall be accompanied by a phrase or abbreviation such as “EXP” or “sell by” which clearly identifies it as an expiration date or “sell by” date.

ATCP 88.34(1)(f)2.2. A “use by” date consisting of at least the first 3 letters of the month, and the date within that month. The date shall be accompanied by a phrase such as “use by,” “best if used by,” or “use before,” which indicates that the consumer should use the eggs before that date. The period from the packing date until the “use by” date shall not exceed 45 days, including the packing date.

ATCP 88.34(2)(2) Egg shipping containers. Except as provided under sub. (3), a shipping container of eggs shall be labeled on one end with all of the following information, in letters not smaller than ½ inch high:

ATCP 88.34(2)(b)(b) The name and address of the responsible person in whose name the eggs are packed and distributed. If the responsible person did not pack the eggs, the shipping container shall also include the packer identification number or shell egg handler registration number under sub. (1) (a) 2. If the responsible person packed the eggs, the packer’s identification number or shell egg handler registration number, pursuant to sub. (1) (a) 2., may appear in place of the packer’s name and address.

ATCP 88.34(2)(e)(e) The statement “KEEP REFRIGERATED” or an equivalent statement indicating that the eggs must be refrigerated.