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Parent RIN:   0910-AB30
HHS/FDA RIN: 0910-AF03 Publication ID: Spring 2001 
Title: Refrigeration and Labeling of Shell Eggs 
Abstract: There have been numerous foodborne outbreaks of salmonellosis, principally due to salmonella enteritidis (SE), that have been traced to the consumption of temperature abused and/or undercooked shell eggs. The Food and Drug Administration has received petitions from Rose Acres Farm, Inc., and the Center for Science in the Public Interest that request, in part, that FDA establish safe handling statements for shell eggs. FDA intends to require safe handling statements on labeling of shell eggs that have not been treated to destroy salmonella microorganisms that may be present. In accordance with amendments to the Egg Products Inspection Act, USDA published on August 27, 1998, a final rule to require that shell eggs be stored at an ambient temperature of 7.2 degrees Celsius (45 degrees Fahrenheit). However, the USDA rulemaking does not include refrigeration at retail. FDA intends to mandate that shell eggs be stored for retail sale at 7.2 degrees Celsius (45 degrees Fahrenheit) or less. FDA is requiring these measures to ensure that shell eggs are handled in a manner to decrease the possible growth of any SE that may be present in shell eggs. All of these actions are intended to reduce the occurrence of illnesses and deaths associated with the consumption of improperly cooked shell eggs. 
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services(HHS)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: Yes  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 21 CFR 101.17(h)    21 CFR 115.50    21 CFR 16.5   
Legal Authority: 21 USC 321    42 USC 264   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  07/06/1999  64 FR 36492   
NPRM Comment Period End  09/20/1999  64 FR 36492   
Final Action  12/05/2000  65 FR 76092   
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: Federal, State 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: Yes 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
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