Minnesota Administrative Rules

1520.1400 WEIGHT CLASSES FOR SHELL EGG GRADES.

Weight classes for shell egg grades are set by the following table:

Size or Weight Class	Minimum Net Weight per dozen, in ounces	Minimum Net Weight per 30 dozen, in pounds	Minimum Weight for Individual Eggs at Rate per dozen, in ounces
Jumbo	30	56	29
Extra Large	27	50-1/2	26
Large	24	45	23
Medium	21	39-1/2	20
Small	18	34	17

A lot average tolerance of 3.3 percent for individual eggs in the next lower weight class is permitted as long as no individual case within the lot exceeds five percent.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 29.27; 31.11

History:

19 SR 75

Published Electronically:

August 13, 2002