2- Egg hygiene Flashcards
How many birds does a person/producer have to have before legislation is a target?
350+
Name the 2 grades of eggs & how they differ?
Class A = Characteristics that make them suitable for direct human consumption
Class B = Do not meet characteristics so cannot be marketed for human consumption (Need to be pasteurised/treated)
Weight brackets for class A eggs
XL = - ≥ 73g
L = ≥ 63 g and < 73 g
M = ≥ 53 g and < 63 g
S = < 53 g
What does extra or extra fresh on an egg packet mean?
Used to indicate additional quality on eggs up until the 9th day of laying of the egg
T/F class A eggs can be washed
False- they must not be washed or cleaned
T/F class B eggs can be marked for human consumption
False- need to be heat treated/ pastureised first
Eggs from laying flocks which are of an unknown status go under what class?
Class B
What information is printed on the eggshell?
Farming method, Country of origin, Farm ID, Quality standard (Lion mark in UK) (BB date)
What does a British lion code symbolise?
Eggs are produced from laying hens vaccinated against salmonella enteritidis
- Only used by subscribers to the British egg industry council on eggs which have been produced in accordance with UK/EU law
When do regulations not fully apply?
Hen eggs sold directly to consumers for their own use:
- By producer on farm, door-door sell, local public market
What is the most common pathogen associated with egg/egg products?
Salmonella Enteritidis
What does the national salmonella control programme state
Eggs from flocks confirmed to be inf. with salmonella enteritidis or salmonella Typhimurium can’t be sold as fresh eggs at retail
Such eggs need to be treated via pasteurisation/heat before human consumption
Prevention of salmonella infection
Routine sampling
Restock birds from reliable source = negative salmonella results
Vaccination of flock
Decontaminated feed/water
Implement an effective pest control programme
Biosecurity measures
