§ 114373. — 114373. (Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 23, Sec. 2.)

California § 114373.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code HSC: Health and Safety Code - HSC
• Div. 104.: DIVISION 104. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
• Part 7.: PART 7. CALIFORNIA RETAIL FOOD CODE
• Ch. 12.: CHAPTER 12. Certified Farmers’ Markets

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Raw shell eggs may be stored and displayed without refrigeration if all of the following conditions are met:
(a)
The eggs were produced by poultry owned by the seller and collected on the seller’s property.
(b)
The eggs are not placed in direct sunlight during storage or display.
(c)
Retail egg containers are prominently labeled “refrigerate
after purchase” or the seller posts a conspicuous sign advising consumers that the eggs are to be refrigerated as soon as practical after purchase.
(d)
Retail egg containers are conspicuously identified as to the date of the pack.
(e)
The eggs have been cleaned and sanitized.
(f)
The eggs are not checked, cracked, or broken.
(g)
Any eggs that are stored and displayed at temperatures of 90ºF or below and that are unsold after four days from the date of pack shall be stored and displayed at an ambient temperature of 45ºF or below, diverted to pasteurization, or destroyed in a manner approved by the enforcement agency.
(h)
Any eggs that are stored and displayed at temperatures above 90ºF that
are unsold after four days from the date of pack shall be diverted to pasteurization or destroyed in a manner approved by the enforcement agency.

Legislative History

Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 23, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2007. Operative July 1, 2007, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 23.