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21 CFR 118.6(f): Egg testing for Salmonella Enteritidis (SE)

PART 118-PRODUCTION, STORAGE, AND TRANSPORTATION OF SHELL EGGS

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Citation 21 CFR 118.6(f)
Section Egg testing for Salmonella Enteritidis (SE)
Part PART 118-PRODUCTION, STORAGE, AND TRANSPORTATION OF SHELL EGGS
Subchapter 21 CFR B Food
Product types cited Food/Cosmetics
Regulation text (excerpt) (f) If you are diverting eggs, the pallet, case, or other shipping container must be labeled and all documents accompanying the shipment must contain the following statement: “Federal law requires that these eggs must be treated to achieve at least a 5-log destruction of Salmonella Enteritidis or processed as egg products in accordance with the Egg Products Inspection Act, 21 CFR 118.6(f).” The statement must be legible and conspicuous.

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