Minnesota § 29.26 - EGGS IN POSSESSION OF RETAILER
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 29.26 — EGGS IN POSSESSION OF RETAILER, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29.26. EGGS IN POSSESSION OF RETAILER
All eggs sold or offered for sale at retail must have been candled and graded and must be clearly labeled according to Minnesota consumer grades as established by rule under section 29.23. No eggs shall be sold or offered for sale as "ungraded," "unclassified," or by any other name that does not clearly designate the grade. All eggs in possession of the retailer, either in temporary storage or on display, must be held at a temperature not to exceed 45 degrees Fahrenheit (7 degrees Celsius).
Grade AA eggs held 31 days past the coded pack date for Grade AA eggs, or Grade A eggs held 46 days past the coded pack date for Grade A eggs, lose their grades and must be removed from sale.
History:
1957 c 819 s 6; 1961 c 406 s 6; 1985 c 248 s 70; 1991 c 179 s 13; 2019 c 38 s 15
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 29.26
What does Minnesota Statutes § 29.26 cover?
Section 29.26 ("EGGS IN POSSESSION OF RETAILER") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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