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The Egg Safety Center represents commercial egg producers, which follow the FDA Egg Safety Rule and state/federal regulatory programs.
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What points should you consider when buying eggs?
When purchasing commercially-produced eggs (those coming from farms with 3,000 or more hens):
- Always purchase eggs from a refrigerated case.
- Choose eggs with clean, uncracked shells.
- Don’t buy out-of-date eggs.
- Look for the USDA grade shield or mark. Graded eggs must meet standards for quality and size.
- Choose the size most useful and economical for your lifestyle.
- When purchasing egg products or substitutes, look for containers that are tightly sealed and unopened.
- Click here to learn what different labels, like UEP Certified or cage-free, indicate.