Minn. R. agency 105, ch. 1520, CANDLING AND GRADING OF EGGS, pt. 1520.1400
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 27, December 30, 2024
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.
Minn. R. agency 105, ch. 1520, CANDLING AND GRADING OF EGGS, pt. 1520.1400
Statutory Authority: MS s 29.27; 31.11