- (a) General rule. A small egg processor who meets the criteria in § 88.2(d) (relating to temperature requirements) shall print upon each consumer receptacle and case of consumer receptacles in a clear and conspicuous manner the date of lay of the eggs contained therein. Eggs which are offered for sale from a retail bulk display shall have the date of lay and the identity of the small egg processor posted at the display in a clear and conspicuous manner.
- (b) Different dates of lay. If eggs in a consumer receptacle, case of consumer receptacles or retail bulk display have different dates of lay, the earliest date of lay shall be used for labeling or posting purposes.