Section 15-14 - Shell Egg Protecting Operations (a) Shell egg protecting (oil processing) operations shall be conducted to avoid contamination of the product and maximize conservation of its quality. - (i) Eggs with excess moisture on the shell shall not be shell protected.
- (ii) Oil that is obviously contaminated shall not be used in shell egg protection.
- (iii) Processing oil that has been previously used or which has become contaminated shall be filtered and heat-treated at 180°F. (82.2 C.) for three (3) minutes prior to use.
(b) Shell egg processing equipment shall be washed, rinsed and treated with a bactericidal agent each time the oil is removed. - (i) Processing oil shall be filtered and heat-treated and shell egg processing equipment cleaned daily when in use.
- (ii) Egg processing equipment shall be covered and protected against dust and dirt when not in use.
010-15 Wyo. Code R. § 15-14