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[–] sxan@midwest.social 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I don't really know if there are laws about not selling eggs like this. Are there? I understood the practice of washing and sterilizing eggs came about as a marketting thing, b/c Americans tend to buy based on superficial appearance, and washed eggs sold better.

Is egg-washing mandated?

[–] JasSmith@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

About 60 percent of the eggs sold in the United States come from processors who participate in USDA’s grading service, voluntarily paying to have their eggs graded so the eggs can display a “USDA Grade A” or “AA” shield on their cartons. The grade is based on qualities that can be observed in the shell, yolk, and egg white when the egg is inspected with lights and other specialized equipment. Specifics on egg-grading criteria can be found here.

Egg processors who participate are required to spray-wash their eggs with warm water and use a sanitizing rinse and air-drying techniques specified by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS).

https://tellus.ars.usda.gov/stories/articles/how-we-store-our-eggs-and-why

FYI multiple studies have found that there is no safety benefit to washing. It just looks nicer, and people think it's safer.

[–] sxan@midwest.social 0 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Thanks, that confirms my understanding, although I'm surprised the participation rate is as low as it is. That's really interesting, thanks!

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[–] lntl@lemmy.ml 0 points 1 year ago (2 children)
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[–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works -1 points 1 year ago

Seems a bit dated - when was the last time you touched base with your Yank pals? Even in the cities now chicken cooping is extremely popular. Very common to have your own hens or have a work friend or neighbor hook you up with eggs from theirs these days. I think most people are now familiar with eggs that look like these.

[–] XEAL@lemm.ee -2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You can wash eggs at home (only) if you immediately use them afterwards.

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[–] where_am_i@sh.itjust.works -2 points 1 year ago (6 children)

Heads up, OP: these eggs have been industrially washed, sterilized, then someone took a feather and glued it on them. Look it up.

You ever wondered why you'd find at most one of them per box?

Basically, you're as big of an idiot as your portrait of an American grocery shopper, but you're also a naive hypocrite.

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