APPROVED 

FEDERAL PURCHASE 

PROGRAM SPECIFICATION 

(FPPS) FOR ALL PURPOSE

EGG MIX 

Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) 

Livestock and Poultry (LP) Program 

Standards and Specification (SSD) Division 

Room 2624 S-Bldg, Phone: (202) 692-0342 

Supersedes: FPPS for All Purpose Mix June 2015 – 

changes from previous requirements in blue 

Effective: January 2022 

100 ITEM DESCRIPTION 

110 Pouches (100044) – All purpose egg mix will be packaged in plastic laminated foil 

pouches, 6 ounces (170g) to each pouch, and packed 48 6-ounce (170g) pouches 

per fiberboard shipping container with 18 pounds (8.16 kg) net weight. A purchase 

unit will consist of 2,000 shipping containers totaling 36,000 pounds (16,329 kg) net 

weight. 

200 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 

210 The following documents are incorporated as part of this USDA, AMS, SSD FPPSAll Purpose Egg Mix – January 2022: 

210.1 AMS Master Solicitation for Commodity Procurement – Domestic Programs (MSCPD). 

210.2 AMS/LP/Quality Assessment Division (QAD) Policies and Procedures. 

300 CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS 

310 Domestic Products – Refer to the current AMS MSCP-D. 

320 Food Defense – Refer to the current AMS MSCP-D. 

330 FSIS Requirements – The commodity shall be produced and processed in an FSIS 

official plant, be accurately marked and/or labeled, and meet all FSIS regulatory 

requirements, including all microbiological testing requirements, currently in place. If 

applicable, the commodity shall additionally be produced and processed in 

accordance with the contractors FSIS approved HACCP plan. The approved 

HACCP plan shall be accessible to the AMS Grader or Auditor. 

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340 Pre-Bid Contract Compliance and Certification Requirements – Refer to the 

Supplement for Egg Products. The contractor shall request the use of either Option 

A – AMS QAD Grading-based Monitoring and Certification service, or Option B – 

QAD Audit-based Verification service, for assessing contract compliance of the 

finished product. 

400 PROCESSING 

410 Processing Sequence Requirement – All purpose egg mix shall be processed, 

packaged, and packed in the same processing plant in accordance with FSIS 

regulatory requirements and if applicable, the Contractors FSIS approved HACCP 

plan. 

411 Date Processed – The commodity must not be processed and packaged more than 

30 calendar days prior to the date of the contract. 

412 Lot Definition – A lot is the amount of packaged commodity produced during a day’s 

production. 

420 All Purpose Egg Mix 

421 The shell eggs, when presented for breaking, shall be: 

421.1 Commercial nest-run (shell eggs which are merchandised as they come from 

production facilities without grading or sizing; the eggs may be washed or 

unwashed); 

421.2 Commercial consumer grade AA or A (shell eggs which contain no more restricted 

eggs than permitted for U.S. consumer grade B shell eggs); or 

421.3 U.S. Consumer Grade AA or A based on destination tolerances or U.S. nest-run 

grade. 

422 The shell eggs shall not be more than 21 days old when presented for breaking. 

422.1 For the commercial nest-run and commercial consumer grades of shell eggs, the 

contractor will provide a certificate of conformance certifying the age and quality of 

shell eggs and stating the lot identification and quantity of each lot prior to breaking. 

423 For U.S. Consumer Grades or U.S. nest-run grade of shell eggs, the U.S. grade 

may be stated on a USDA Shell Egg Grading Certificate, which accompanies the 

shell eggs, or the cases of shell eggs may be identified with the USDA consumer 

AA or A, sample grade AA or A, or nest-run grade stamp. 

424 Liquid Whole Eggs in Natural Proportion – The liquid whole eggs shall be egg 

whites and egg yolks in natural proportion as broken from the shell eggs and shall 

be processed into a uniform mix. 

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425 Liquid Whole Eggs from Other Plants – Liquid whole eggs may be produced in a 

plant other than where the commodity is processed, provided that such liquid whole 

eggs were produced in accordance with this FPPS, FSIS regulatory requirements 

and if applicable, the Contractors FSIS approved HACCP plan. The product shall 

be accompanied by the Contractors Certificate of Conformance that states the date 

and time the shell eggs were broken and verifies that the commodity meets all the 

requirements as stated in this FPPS. 

430 Ingredients 

431 Maltodextrin – Maltodextrin shall be used as specified in the formula. The 

maltodextrin shall have a dextrose equivalent (DE) measurement from 9 to 20 and 

be identified as Food Grade or accompanied by such certification. 

432 Vegetable Oil – Either corn or soybean oil will be used but not a combination of corn 

and soybean oil. The oil shall be stabilized with: (a) tertiary butyl hydroquinone 

(TBHQ); or (b) a formulation of TBHQ and citric acid; or (c) a formulation of 

butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), TBHQ, and citric acid; or (d) 0.00625 percent BHA, 

0.00625 percent butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), 0.00375 percent propyl gallate, 

and 0.00375 percent citric acid. The antioxidant formulations with TBHQ are 

preferable. 

433 Heavy metal scavengers, antifoaming agents (methyl polysilicone shall not be 

used), and oxystearin may be added to improve stability and performance of the oil. 

The antioxidants and other additives shall be of a kind and at levels permitted under 

the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and regulations issued thereunder. The 

supplier of vegetable oil shall provide a certification for each shipment of oil used 

under this FPPS certifying the date the oil was analyzed and whether the oil 

complies with this FPPS. The oil shall not be analyzed by the supplier more than 14 

days prior to delivery to the Contractor. 

434 Corn Oil – Corn oil shall be refined, bleached, winterized, and deodorized pure corn 

oil; have a bland flavor and odor and be free from rancid, metallic, oxidized, bitter, or 

other undesirable flavors or odors; be free from visible sediment and have a 

maximum Lovibond color of 4 red and 35 yellow; and 

comply with the following analytical requirements (American Oil Chemists Society 

(AOCS) test method): 

434.1 Free fatty acids (as oleic), maximum 0.10 percent by weight. 

434.2 Maximum peroxide value of 1.0 milliequivalent per kilogram. 

434.3 Linolenic acid, maximum 1.5 percent by weight for corn oil. 

434.4 Moisture and volatile matter, maximum 0.10 percent by weight. 

434.5 Insoluble impurities, none. 

435 Soybean Oil – Soybean oil shall be refined, bleached, winterized, and deodorized 

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pure soybean oil with a bland flavor and odor and shall be free from rancid, beany, 

metallic, or other undesirable flavors or odors. Either 0.005 percent citric acid or 

0.001 percent phosphoric acid shall be added as a metal inactivating agent. The oil 

shall: (1) be clear and brilliant in appearance at 70 °F to 85 °F (21.1 °C to 29.4 °C), 

free from visible sediment, and have a maximum Lovibond color of 1.5 red and 15 

yellow, and (2) comply with the following analytical requirements (AOCS test 

method): 

435.1 Free fatty acids (as oleic), maximum 0.10 percent by weight. 

435.2 Linolenic acid, maximum 3.0 percent by weight as determined by alkali 

isomerization, or 3.5 percent by weight as determined by gas-liquid 

chromatography. 

435.3 Maximum peroxide value of 1.0 milliequivalent per kilogram. 

435.4 Moisture and volatile matter, maximum 0.10 percent by weight. 

435.5 Insoluble impurities, none. 

435.6 Iodine value 105-120. 

436 Salt – The salt shall be crystalline, free-flowing, food-grade, iodized sodium chloride. 

437 Citric Acid – Citric acid shall be certified as meeting Food Chemical Codex, Food 

Grade, or U.S. Pharmacopoeia requirements. 

438 Ingredient Certification – The contractor shall make available a copy of the 

certification for each shipment of ingredients prior to use of the ingredient in the 

commodity and maintain a record for review. Such certification is valid only for each 

applicable shipment and for use of the ingredient in the current purchase under this 

FPPS. An ingredient that does not comply with the analytical or other requirements 

specified herein, or found to be unsatisfactory upon organoleptic examination by 

USDA, will be rejected. 

438.1 USDA may require additional ingredient samples for examination or analyses. 

440 Product Formulation 

441 Formulation – The ingredients shall be combined in such proportions as to 

result in a packaged commodity of the following composition: 

Whole egg solids Not less than 71.8 percent by weight 

Maltodextrin Not less than 20.2 percent by weight 

Vegetable oil Not less than 4.0 percent by weight 

Salt Not more than 0.5 percent by weight 

Citric Acid Not more than 0.3 percent by weight 

Moisture Not more than 3.2 percent by weight 

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442 Artificial Coloring – Artificial coloring shall not be used. 

443 Egg Solids – Total solids of the liquid whole eggs shall be determined prior to use. 

Extreme care shall be exercised to assure that the final product formulation 

complies with the formulation specified in Section 441. The contractor shall 

maintain records showing formulation of each batch of egg mix. Records shall be 

reviewed upon USDA request. 

450 Processing 

451 Liquid Whole Eggs – Liquid whole eggs used in the preparation of the product shall 

not be held in excess of 72 hours from time of breaking until the start of mixing and 

blending. 

451.1 Blending and Homogenizing – All ingredients shall be added directly to the liquid 

egg and vegetable oil. After the proper amounts of ingredients have been added to 

assure the required product formulation as specified, the mixture shall be blended, 

thoroughly mixed, continuously agitated, and filtered through a screen with openings 

no larger than 0.033 inch (0.838 cm). Prior to pasteurization, the mixture shall be 

homogenized using a minimum pressure of 1,200 pounds per square inch (either 

single-stage or combined dual-stage homogenization) to assure uniform distribution 

of all ingredients in each batch. 

451.2 Cooling of Blended Ingredients – Storage of the unpasteurized blended liquid slurry 

shall be limited to that necessary to provide a continuous operation and in no event 

held longer than 16 hours after the beginning of the blending operation. The liquid 

slurry shall be cooled to and maintained at a temperature of 45 °F (7.2 °C) or lower 

within 2 hours from time of blending. 

451.3 Pasteurization – Following the processes of blending and homogenization, one of 

the following pasteurization methods shall be used: 

451.3.1 The mixture shall be heated to a temperature of 152 °F (66.7 °C) or higher and held 

at that temperature for no less than 1 minute, then heated to a temperature of no 

less than 165 °F (73.9 °C) and held at that temperature for not less than 2 seconds. 

These two heat treatments shall be a continuous procedure with no break in 

operations. Steam infusion systems may be used, provided these systems are 

approved and are accomplished in accordance with such provisions as may be 

required. 

451.3.2 The mixture shall be heated to a temperature of not less than 152 °F 

(66.7 °C) and held at that temperature for not less than 2.5 minutes; or 

451.3.3 The mixture shall be heated to a temperature of not less than 148 °F 

(64.4 °C) and held at that temperature for not less than 3.5 minutes. 

452 Cooling Pasteurized Ingredients – The pasteurized liquid slurry shall be cooled to 

and maintained at or below the temperature required by FSIS regulatory 

requirements and the Contractors FSIS approved HACCP plan. The pasteurized 

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product is to be continuously agitated and is to be dried within 16 hours from the 

time the pasteurization process begins. 

453 Dehydration – The liquid mixture shall be spray dried in accordance with the 

requirements in FSIS regulatory requirements and if applicable, the Contractors 

FSIS approved HACCP plan. 

454 Cooling and Filling Operation – The dried product shall be cooled immediately after 

drying and prior to any packaging to a temperature of 110 °F (43.3 °C) or lower. 

The product shall be packed into the final packaged form as soon as possible but no 

longer than 48 hours after it is dried. Product which is not immediately packed into 

the final packaged form shall receive a minimum of handling and be held in a clean 

and sanitary container until it is repackaged. The drying, cooling, and packaging 

shall be accomplished within the same plant. 

455 Cleaning of Drier – The cleaning or brushing down of the drier shall be complete; 

sifters and conveyors shall be cleaned each time the drier is cleaned or brushed 

down. The drier shall be preheated after each cleaning or brushing down for a 

sufficient length of time to sanitize product contact surfaces as outlined in the 

Contractors FSIS approved Sanitation SOP. 

456 Rework – Dried egg product (a) processed and packaged in accordance with this 

FPPS and (b) recognized by FSIS as eligible for reprocessing (e.g., product from 

the drying operation) may be reworked and incorporated into formulated batches of 

liquid whole eggs provided: 

456.1 The dried egg product for rework has been processed and packaged (including 

product from the drying operation) not more than 60 days prior to the date of rework. 

456.2 The dried egg product for rework is reconstituted with water to a solids content less 

than the original formulated batch(es) of liquid egg product prior to further 

processing. When rework is reconstituted and awaiting completion of blending or 

formulated batch, the temperature of the rework slurry shall comply with FSIS 

regulatory requirements and if applicable, the Contractors FSIS approved HACCP 

plan. 

456.3 The reconstituted egg product is incorporated at a maximum of 10 percent of the 

formulated batch of the commodity and processed and packaged in accordance 

with this FPPS. 

460 Sampling and Laboratory Analyses 

461 Lot Definition – A lot is the amount of packaged commodity produced during a day’s 

production. 

461.1 The packaged commodity will be: (1) sampled and analyzed according to 

palatability, moisture content, and microbiological requirements; (2) examined for 

organoleptic requirements; and (3) accepted or rejected on a lot basis. 

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462 Sampling for Laboratory Analyses – All sampling which requires exposing the 

product to the atmosphere will be completed in the packaging room or in an 

approved sampling room. Samples, when composited, shall also be handled in an 

approved sampling room. 

462.1 A sample for laboratory analyses will be: 

462.1.1 Pouches – One 6 oz (170 g) pouch; or 

462.1.2 The Contractor will draw samples of product from each lot using a sterile single-use 

sampling spoon. Samples shall be submitted in laminated sample bags equivalent 

to a bag composed of Kraft paper with aluminum foil (0.0035 inch (0.0889 mm)). 

The bags shall not exceed a maximum moisture permeability of 0.002 grams per 

100 square inch (645.16 square centimeters) in 24 hours at 90 percent relative 

humidity and a temperature of 100 °F (37.8 °C). All equipment and supplies used 

for sampling shall be provided by the Contractor. The USDA AMS National Science 

Laboratory (NSL) will composite the samples received. 

462.2 The Contractor will draw samples from each lot as follows: one from the first 10 

shipping containers produced and packed; one from the last 10 shipping containers 

produced and packed; and the remaining samples at random. The total number of 

samples from each lot will be: 

462.2.1 Pouches 

Lot Size Sample Pouches 

1,200 or fewer pouches 8 

1,201 - 35,000 pouches 12 

35,001 or more pouches 16 

462.2.2 USDA may select additional product for further examination or request additional 

samples for laboratory analyses. 

462.3 Samples shall be submitted to an USDA laboratory for composite and analysis. 

463 USDA Laboratories – Palatability tests will be performed only at the AMS National 

Sciences Laboratory, Gastonia, NC. All costs incurred for sampling, shipping, and 

analyzing samples as required in this FPPS will be at the Contractor’s expense. 

USDA, AMS, Science and Technology Program 

Laboratory Approval and Testing Division 

National Science Laboratory 

801 Summit Crossing Place, Suite B 

Gastonia, North Carolina 28054 

Telephone (704) 867-3873, Fax (855) 296-1230 

Email: NationalScienceLaboratories@ams.usda.gov 

464 Requirements and USDA Laboratory Analyses 

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464.1 Methods – Samples of the commodity to be analyzed for palatability and 

organoleptic examination, and moisture content are to be analyzed in accordance 

with the methods listed in “USDA Laboratory Methods for Egg Products.” All other 

analyses shall be performed in accordance with “Official Methods of Analyses,” 

AOAC International; “Bacteriological Analytical Manual, FDA;” or other methods 

approved by other National or International organizations and accepted by AMS for 

Salmonella, standard plate count, coliform count, moisture, and palatability. 

464.1.1 The prescribed test for palatability will be for dried whole eggs (mix 33 grams of 

commodity with 90 milliliters of distilled water). 

464.2 Palatability and Organoleptic Examination 

464.2.1 Requirements – The packaged commodity shall be light yellow in color, free from 

foreign materials, and shall be smooth and free from lumps that do not break apart 

under light pressure. It shall reconstitute readily with cold water to produce a 

smooth mixture and be free from scorched, burnt, sulfurous, or any other off odors 

or flavors, both in the dried form and when reconstituted and cooked by the method 

specified in “USDA Laboratory Methods for Egg Products.” The commodity shall 

score at least seven (7) in palatability. The finished cooked product shall not show 

evidence of brownish or greenish colors when reconstituted and cooked by the 

method specified. 

464.2.2 Palatability Analyses – Up to six samples in numerical sequence from one lot may 

be composited and tested by the USDA or USDA-contracted laboratory. The results 

for palatability scores will not be averaged, and the laboratory will report the 

individual scores. The lowest score will determine acceptance or rejection of the lot. 

464.3 Moisture Content, Standard Plate Count, and Coliform Count 

464.3.1 Requirements – The packaged commodity shall comply with the following 

requirements: 

464.3.1.1 Moisture content shall not exceed 3.2 percent. 

464.3.1.2 Standard plate count shall not exceed 1,000 colony forming units (CFU) per gram. 

464.3.1.3 Coliforms count shall not exceed 10 CFU per gram. 

464.3.1.4 Salmonella result shall be negative. 

464.3.2 Analyses – Up to 12 samples in numerical sequence from one lot may be 

composited and analyzed by the USDA or USDA-contracted laboratory. When two 

or more composite samples from a lot are analyzed for moisture content and 

standard plate count, the results of each type of analysis will be averaged by the 

laboratory and the average reported on the USDA Egg Products Inspection and 

Grading Certificate (USDA Certificate); except that when any one of the analyses 

exceeds the applicable limit, both results will be reported and the lot rejected. 

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Coliforms count results will not be averaged. Each coliforms count will be reported 

by the laboratory, and the highest result will determine acceptance or rejection of 

the lot. As an alternative to reporting the results on the USDA Certificate, the results 

may be reported on a laboratory testing report generated by the Laboratory 

Information Management System (LIMS). The laboratory testing report will contain 

the USDA Certificate number, and the report may be faxed to recipients. 

464.4 Salmonella Requirement – Each lot of the commodity shall be found negative for 

Salmonella. No appeals or retesting will be permitted. 

464.4.1 Analyses – The USDA or USDA-contracted laboratory will combine the samples in 

numerical sequence into groups of four, and the laboratory will weigh 25 grams from 

each sample in the group and combine into a 100-gram composite sample for 

analysis. The results of the analysis for each composite sample will be reported 

separately. 

465 Samples Failing Requirements – A lot of packaged commodity failing to meet the 

palatability and organoleptic requirements, moisture content, or microbiological 

requirements will be rejected. 

466 Timely Receipt of Laboratory Results – The product shall be sampled, sent to the 

USDA laboratory, and the laboratory analyses performed in time for the laboratory 

results to be made available for the contractor to meet the shipping or delivery 

requirements of the contract. If laboratory results are received by the contractor 

later than 7 calendar days, excluding Sundays and Federal holidays, from the 

receipt of the sample by the USDA laboratory, the number of days’ delay will be 

added to the permissible shipping or delivery period before liquidated damages for 

late shipment or delivery will be assessed. 

500 PACKAGING AND PACKING 

510 The contractor shall assure that all packaging, packing, labeling, closure, marking, 

and palletization comply with the National Motor Freight Regulations, FSIS 

regulations and the requirements listed below. 

520 Packing 

521 Pouches – Product shall be packed in 6-ounce (170g) pouches, with 48 pouches 

per container. 

530 Packaging – All packaging and packing materials shall be clean and in new 

condition, shall be tamper-evident, shall not impart odors or flavors to the product, 

and shall be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in contact 

with food products. Tamper evident is defined as packaging and packing materials 

with one or more barriers of entry, which, if breached or missing, can reasonably be 

expected to provide visible evidence that tampering has occurred. 

531 Pouches – The product shall be packaged in a laminated pouch manufactured from 

the following materials: 25 pounds (11.34 kg) per ream mg (machine glazed) 

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bleached or semi-bleached Kraft paper, which is laminated to 0.00035 nominal 

gauge aluminum foil with 6 pounds (2.72 kg) per ream low density polyethylene, 

which, in turn, is coated on the foil side with a minimum of 27 pounds (12.25 kg) per 

ream low density polyethylene facing the product. 

531.1 The pouches shall be formed and the seams bonded by a coating-to-coating heat 

seal that provides the same protective qualities as the body of the pouch. The 

excess air shall be removed from the pouch prior to heat sealing the filled pouch. 

Each roll of pouch material shall be over-wrapped prior to shipment from the 

packaging processor. 

540 Shipping Containers – Shipping containers shall: 

541 Requirements – The fiberboard shipping container shall: 

541.1 Be of such size to pack the product without slack filling or bulging; 

541.2 Protect the packages of product from contamination and against loss and damage; 

541.3 Withstand the variations in humidity and temperature during the conditions of use; 

541.4 Have the combined facings weight, bursting strength, and compression strength 

(edge crush value) to withstand the stresses of handling, shipping, stacking, and 

storage. 

542 Closure – The outer flaps shall be drawn together as closely as possible to assure a 

compact and tight pack. Outer flaps shall not project over the outside edge of the 

shipping container. Any of the following methods of closure may be used: 

542.1 Commercially acceptable filament-reinforced tape or similar types of materials. 

542.2 Commercially acceptable adhesive provided that waxed paper or a polyethylene 

liner is placed inside the shipping container in such a manner that will prevent 

sticking to the shipping container. 

542.3 The bottom flaps of shipping containers of the tuck-in and die-cut style need not be 

fastened when the tuck-in flaps interlock at the center forming four compartments. 

542.4 For pouches, staples may be used on the bottom flaps of the shipping container, 

provided the staples are tightly clenched to eliminate sharp edges prior to packing 

the pouches in the shipping container. 

600 LABELING 

610 Commercial or USDA labeling shall be used. When commercial or USDA labeling is 

selected, both the individual packages and shipping containers within a purchase 

unit shall be labeled in that format. The contractor shall use the same label format 

(either commercial or USDA) within a purchase unit. 

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611 Commercial Labeling Requirements 

611.1 Commercially labeled packages and shipping containers shall be labeled in 

accordance with FSIS requirements. Individual packages shall comply with retail 

consumer labeling requirements and shall meet Section 4A52.211-4 of the MSCPD. 

611.2 Commercial Labels – Commercial labels shall be the processor’s own commercial 

labels. Distributors’ labels are not allowed. 

612 Traceable Product – The processor shall establish a product identification and 

record system that clearly links product by place and time of manufacture to specific 

USDA contracts and destinations. When the company uses the same commercial 

label for the product certified as complying with this FPPS and commercial product, 

the identification system shall differentiate between USDA purchased and nonUSDA products. An alpha-numeric code may be used for information that is in 

addition to FSIS labeling requirements. 

612.1 The product identification code(s) shall be included on the Contractor’s Certificate of 

Conformance (EXHIBIT 4) or LP 210-S Shell Egg Grading Certificate that shall 

accompany the product to destination. 

613 Nutrition Facts, Ingredients and Allergen Statements on Individual Packages – 

Nutrition Facts shall be provided. The ingredient statement, even for single 

ingredient foods, shall be included as a statement separate from the name of the 

product, e.g. Ingredients: _____________. The allergen statement shall be provided 

in the format which complies with the Food Allergen Labeling and 

Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA) for any product which contains milk, eggs, fish, 

crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, soy or wheat; e.g. Allergen: This product 

contains ______. 

620 USDA Labeling Requirements 

621 When USDA labeling is used, any deviation from labeling requirements in this FPPS 

shall be approved by the Contracting Officer, in writing, prior to the start of 

production. Labeling and marking information on pouches and shipping containers 

shall be water-fast, non-smearing, of a contrasting color, clear, and readable. 

622 Processor Identification – The name, address, and phone number of the processor 

shall appear on each shipping container. The name, address, and phone number 

can be that of the individual processing plant; company headquarters; or the 

business component that handles product complaints for the processor. 

623 Inventory Control Information – The processor may include any additional 

information (including bar codes) for processor inventory control purposes. This 

information may be applied somewhere on the surface of the shipping container but 

shall not cover or conflict with the labeling requirements of this FPPS. 

630 USDA Labeled Individual Pouches 

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631 Printed Pouches – Each individual pouch shall be labeled with the information and 

in the design illustrated in EXHIBIT 1, “Labeling Information for 6-Ounce Pouches.” 

632 Ingredients and Allergen Statement – The ingredients statement shall appear on 

each pouch. The name of the vegetable oil shall be specified. If other vegetable oils 

might be used during the purchase program, they shall also be specified and may 

be shown as follows: corn or soybean oil--not less than 4 percent. The percentage 

of whole eggs and maltodextrin listed in the ingredients shall include the solids 

content. All ingredients are to be expressed in descending order depending on the 

percentage of the total liquid formula. The allergen statement shall be provided in 

the format which complies with the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer 

Protection Act (FALCPA) for any product which contains milk, eggs, fish, crustacean 

shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, soy or wheat; e.g. Allergen: This product contains 

______. 

633 Nutritional Labeling – A nutritional label, indicating the nutrient content of the 

commodity, is required on each individual pouch of commodity. The nutrition 

information shall be calculated on one serving equaling 2 tablespoons (0.60 oz 

(17.01 g)) of all purpose egg mix. The nutrition facts label shall comply with 

applicable FDA nutritional labeling requirements (21 CFR § 101.9, excluding 21 

CFR § 101.9(j)). The nutrition facts label shall be preprinted on each pouch, or 

printed on a self-adhesive label and applied to each pouch. The self-adhesive label 

shall not cover or conflict with the labeling requirements of this FPPS. 

634 Universal Product Bar Code 

634.1 Pouches 

634.2 The 12-digit I 2/5 bar code for commodity in 6 oz (170 g) pouches is: 

7 15001 00044 6 

634.2.1 The UPC code and symbol shall appear on each pouch, as illustrated in EXHIBIT 1. 

634.2.2 Shipping Containers for 6 oz (170 g) Pouches 

634.2.2.1 The 14-digit I 2/5 bar code for shipping containers of commodity in 

6 oz (170 g) pouches is: 1 07 15001 00044 3 

634.2.2.2 The UPC code and symbol shall be placed in the lower right-hand corner of the 

principal display panel (designated panel) of each shipping container. 

640 USDA Labeled Shipping Containers for 6 oz Pouches 

641 Labeling and Marking Information – The required labeling and marking information, 

in essentially the same layout, is provided in EXHIBITS 2 and 3. Labeling and 

marking information shall be legibly preprinted, stamped, or stenciled on each 

shipping containers; or printed on a self-adhesive label and applied to each shipping 

container. 

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642 UPC Code – The UPC code and symbol for shipping containers of commodity in 6-

ounce (170 g) pouches is: 1 07 15001 00044 3 

650 Use of Previously Printed USDA Labeling Materials 

651 Carryover inventories of existing (USDA labeled) supplies for (1) printed packages 

and shipping containers for commodity in 6-ounce (170 g) pouches from the 

Commodity Specification for All Purpose Egg Mix dated June 2015 may be used. If 

the ingredients statement changes from that printed on existing supplies, the 

Contractor/processor shall request temporary approval for use of carryover 

inventories from AMS SSD. 

652 Shipping containers which comply with this FPPS except for incorrect: (1) contract 

number, (2) plant number, (3) net weight, (4) date packed, (5) lot number, (6) 

ingredients statement, or (7) nutritional facts information or panel may be used if this 

incorrect information is corrected. The incorrect information shall be blocked out 

and the correct information legibly printed, stenciled, or stamped in permanent ink. 

Any printed materials with incorrect information, other than these specific examples, 

shall be approved by the Contracting Officer, AMS/USDA, Washington, D.C., prior 

to use. Additionally, the name, address, and phone number of the processor shall 

appear on each shipping container. 

660 Additional Labeling Issues 

661 The following are not acceptable for use under this FPPS: 

662 Commercial labels that do not have a processor traceability system and code. 

663 Distributor commercial labels. 

664 Two or more different commercial labels in the same purchase unit. 

665 Commercial labels and USDA labels in the same purchase unit. 

670 Free Along Side (FAS) Vessel Deliveries 

670.1 FAS vessel deliveries that are not source loaded in a seavan are required to show 

the final destination’s overseas address as provided in the Sales Order/Item 

Number. The address shall be clearly printed on at least two sides of each pallet. 

700 FINAL EXAMINATION OF PACKAGED AND PACKED COMMODITY 

710 Examination of Packaged and Packed Commodity 

711 Packaging Defects – Contractor shall ensure that packages in a delivery unit are 

examined for defects that affect protection, expose product, permit quality 

deterioration during storage, such as tears, holes, or improperly sealed or closed 

packages prior to shipment. 

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712 Packing Defects – Shipping containers in a delivery unit shall be examined for 

condition, labeling, and marking defects according to the United States Standards 

for Condition of Food Containers (7 CFR § 42). 

712.2 Tolerance for Defects – If samples of packaged dried all purpose egg mix in 

pouches or the applicable shipping containers in a delivery unit show defects which 

may affect the safety and/or usability, the delivery unit of packaged commodity will 

be rejected. All deficiencies resulting in rejection of a delivery unit will be 

documented for contract compliance purposes. 

720 Net Weight 

721 All Purpose Egg Mix – A purchase or delivery unit shall consist of 2,000 shipping 

containers totaling 36,000 pounds (16,329 kg) net weight for pouches. 

722 The net weight shall be shown on the Contractor’s Certificate of Conformance or LP 

210-S Shell Egg Grading Certificate (scale receipt or Bill of Lading (BOL) may 

accompany load). 

723 The Contractor shall maintain records to demonstrate that each delivery unit has 

been examined for compliance with the net weight requirements at time of loading. 

730 Inspection and Checkloading 

731 Based on inspection option selected, the contractor shall utilize either USDA Grader 

or Contractor Checkloading at time of shipping to certify. The Contractor shall notify 

USDA AMS QAD staff prior to production. The checkloading requirements are as 

follows: 

732 USDA Grader Checkloading Requirements – Inspection for contract compliance 

shall be made by an USDA representative, in accordance with 7 CFR § 56, 9 CFR § 

592, FSIS regulatory requirements, and this FPPS at the site of processing, both 

during and after processing and packaging. The USDA representative may inspect 

the product at any point in transit, and after delivery to point of destination. 

Inspection records shall be complete and made available to USDA, as requested, to 

assure contract compliance. 

732.1 Procedures – The inspection and checkloading shall be performed by the AMS 

Grader. Procedures to be followed and a schedule of fees for these services may 

be obtained by contacting the nearest QAD field office or the Director of QAD, LP 

Program, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue, Room 2092-S, STOP 0258, 

Washington, DC 20250-0258, telephone (202) 690-3147. 

732.2 The quality, quantity, weight, packaging, packing, and checkloading of the 

commodity shall be evidenced by certificates issued by the AMS Grader. 

Contractor shall not ship the commodity unless informed by the AMS Grader that 

the designated commodity to be shipped meets the requirements of the AMS 

MSCP-D, Solicitation, and this FPPS. 

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733 Contractor Checkloading Requirements – Inspection for final contract compliance 

shall be made by the Contractor, in accordance with 7 CFR § 56, 9 CFR § 592, 

FSIS regulatory requirements, and this FPPS. The quality, quantity, weight, 

packaging and packing of the commodity shall be evidenced by a Certificate of 

Conformance that verifies the designated commodity to be shipped meets all the 

requirements as stated in this FPPS, MSCP-D and Solicitation. 

733.1 Procedures – The contractor shall perform checkloading examinations at the time of 

shipment – as described in this FPPS starting at the section labeled Final 

Examination of Packaged and Packed Commodity and sections thereafter – and 

shall issue a corresponding Certificate of Conformance (EXHIBIT 4). The Contractor 

is required to provide an acceptance document to accompany each shipment. 

Additional details are found in the AMS MSCP-D, Section 4A52.247-3 for Bill of 

Lading Notations. 

733.2 Contractors inspection records and checkloading documentation shall be complete 

and maintained, including the Certificate of Conformance, and made available to 

USDA, as requested, to assure Contractor Checkloading compliance. Contractor 

checkloading activity shall be reviewed by USDA under AMS LP QAD 623 

Contractor Checkloading Surveillance Program at the cost of the Contactor. 

800 UNITIZATION 

810 Each delivery unit of commodity shall be unitized (palletized and stretch-wrapped) 

and shall comply with the following: 

811 Pallets 

812 Pallets shall be good quality, 48 inches x 40 inches, nonreversible, flush stringer, 

and partial four-way entry. Each pallet of shipping containers shall be stretchwrapped with plastic film in a manner that will secure each container and layer of 

containers on the pallet. Palletized product shall be loaded in a way that will 

prevent shifting and damage to the containers of product. Pallet loads shall be 

stacked in a manner that minimizes the overhang of the shipping containers over 

the edges of the pallets and exposes the principle shipping container display panels 

to facilitate certification examinations. 

820 Pallet Exchange 

821 Contractors may arrange for pallet exchange with consignees; however, USDA is 

not responsible for such arrangements. 

900 SHIPMENT AND DELIVERY 

910 Shipment and Delivery, including Load and Sealing, Delivery Notification and Split 

Deliveries – Refer to the current AMS MSCP-D. 

911 Inspection and Grading Certificate 

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911.1 A copy of the Contractor’s Certificate of Conformance and Bill of Lading or the 

original LP 210-S Shell Egg Grading Certificate issued at time of checkloading shall 

accompany each shipment to delivery destination. 

912 In-Plant Deliveries 

912.1 For in-plant deliveries, the contractor shall furnish and maintain applicable 

documentation such as the Contractors Certificate of Conformance or LP 210-S 

Shell Egg Grading Certificate and Contractor. 

1000 DESTINATION EXAMINATION 

1010 Commodity Requirements – Before acceptance by recipient, the all purpose egg 

mix may be examined by a USDA representative on a spot-check basis for 

condition, identity, and, when applicable, count. The all purpose egg mix may be 

examined for conformance to contract provisions at any time required by the 

Contracting Officer. 

1020 Costs for Destination Examination – The cost of a destination examination, before 

or after delivery, by a USDA representative on acceptable product shall be for the 

account of USDA. Costs for destination examinations of rejected purchase units 

shall be for the account of the contractor. A USDA representative shall make 

arrangements for destination examinations prior to delivery. 

1100 PRODUCT ASSURANCE AND COMPLAINT RESOLUTION 

1110 Product Assurance – The Contractor shall guarantee that the product complies with 

all FPPS requirements and provisions set forth in the MSCP-D. 

1111 Waiver Requests – Contractor shall submit all waiver requests directly to the 

Commodity Procurement Program (CPP) Contracting Officer for review and 

determination. A full list of CPP contacts can be found at: 

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/AMSCommodityProcurementSta 

ffContactList.pdf 

1120 Complaint Resolution – Customer complaint resolution procedures shall be the 

responsibility of the Contractor. These procedures shall include: a point of contact, 

investigation steps, intent to cooperate with AMS, and product replacement or 

monetary compensation. The procedures shall be used to resolve product 

complaints from recipient agencies or AMS. 

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Table 1. KEY POINTS ABOUT ALL PURPOSE EGG MIX 

ALL PURPOSE EGG MIX 

A Dried Egg Product 

STORING: Store unopened pouches of All Purpose Egg Mix in a cool, dry place. After 

opening pouch, store unused portion in resealable bag, or in a tightly closed container in 

refrigerator. 

RECONSTITUTE WITH WATER: Reconstitute only the quantity needed for the recipe 

and use immediately. 

Mixer method: 

Portion egg mix into mixer bowl. Add one-half of the volume of water to the egg 

mix. Mix on low speed until blended (mixture will be thick). Add remaining water 

and continue mixing on low speed until blended. 

Hand method: 

Egg mix can be reconstituted by hand using a wire whisk. Portion egg mix into 

mixer bowl. Pour one-half of the volume of water over eggs. Whisk until blended 

(mixture will be thick). Add remaining water and whisk until blended. 

HANDLING: Do not let any mixture that contains the all purpose egg mix remain at 

room temperature for longer than one hour, including preparation and serving time. 

EQUIVALENTS: Reconstitute by weight, one part All Purpose Egg Mix with two parts 

water. 

For 12 (1 dozen) large eggs, use 7.20 ounces (204.12 g) of mix. 

For 100 large eggs, use 3.75 pounds (1.70 kg) of mix. 

CREDITING INFORMATION: 

21.6 ounces of reconstituted All Purpose Egg Mix (7.2 ounces dry) provides 20.6 

ounces of equivalent meat alternate for Child Nutrition Meal Pattern Requirements. 

11.25 pounds of reconstituted All Purpose Egg Mix (3.25 pounds dry) provides 

172 ounces of equivalent meat alternate for Child Nutrition Meal Pattern Requirements. 

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EXHIBIT 1. USDA Labeling Information for 6-Ounce Pouches 

Note: The allergen statement shall be printed on the pouch in direct association with the 

ingredients statement. 

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EXHIBIT 2 

USDA Labeled Shipping Containers for 6-Ounce Pouches 

Marking Information: Shipping containers may be marked substantially as shown 

below. Detailed USDA labeling information is provided in Exhibit 3. Markings shall be 

legibly preprinted, stamped, or stenciled on containers, or printed on a separate selfadhesive label that is applied to each container. Handling information may be a 

separate instruction sheet inserted inside the shipping container. When tape is used to 

close the containers, the labeling information shall be positioned so none of the 

information is covered by tape. The USDA symbol (EXHIBIT 5) is to be a minimum of 

2.25 inches (5.72 cm) in height and may be printed on the “TOP PANEL” or principal 

display panel. The processor’s name, address, and phone number may be printed on 

the “TOP PANEL” or principal display panel. The recycle symbol and statement shall 

be printed somewhere on the surface of each recyclable shipping container. 

(THE OTHER END Panel) 

(ONE OTHER 

SIDE Panel) 

(TOP PANEL) 

Store In A Cool, Dry Place

(Not Necessary To Refrigerate) 

(TOP PANEL) 

( ONE END - Principal Display Panel ) 

USDA Labeling Information 

(shown

in Exhibit 3). 

(ONE SIDE 

Panel) 

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EXHIBIT 3 

USDA Label Information for Shipping Containers of 6-Ounce Pouches 

Marking Information: USDA labeling information shall be printed on the principal 

display panel of each shipping container as provided in Exhibit 2. Markings shall be 

legibly preprinted, stamped, or stenciled on containers, or printed on a separate selfadhesive label that is applied to each container. The UPC 14-digit I 2/5 code and 

symbol, shall be shown in the lower right-hand corner of the principal display panel 

(designated end panel as illustrated in Exhibit 2). The USDA symbol (EXHIBIT 5) shall 

be a minimum of 2.25 inches (5.72 cm) in height and may be printed on the “TOP 

PANEL” or principal display panel. The processor’s name, address, and phone number 

may be printed on the “TOP PANEL” or end panel. The processor, in cooperation with 

the shipping container manufacturer, shall determine the safe stacking height and label 

each shipping container with the completed stacking information (or equivalent 

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ALL PURPOSE EGG MIX 

A Dried Egg Product 

Ingredients: 

(Food Allergen Statement, 

Shall be Placed Here) 

Processor’s Do Not Stack More Than __ 

Layers High 

Name, Address, and Phone No. On Each Pallet and __ Pallets 

High 

Store In A Cool, Dry Place Nutrition Facts Label 

(Not Necessary To Refrigerate) Shall be Placed Here 

48/6 oz. (170 g) Pouches 

Net weight 18 lbs. (8.16 kg) DATE PACKED Month, Day, and 

Year 

PRODUCTION DATE ______________ 

UPC Symbol and Code 

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Exhibit 4. Contractor Checkloading and Certificate of Conformance Requirement 

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AGRICULTURAL 

MARKETING SERVICE LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY PROGRAM 

CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE FOR 

THE PROCUREMENT OFALL PURPOSE EGG MIX 

CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE 

I certify the following: 

(1) On [delivery date(s)], [Contractor’s name] furnished the (insert the appropriate commodity 

description) called for by Purchase Order Number _____via [Carrier] under Sales Order 

Number/Item number(s) _______: 

(2) The (insert the appropriate material name) is of the quality specified and conforms in all 

respects with the purchase order requirements, including the FPPS, Master Solicitation for 

Commodity Procurement – Domestic Programs (MSCP-D), and Solicitation. 

(3) Product identification, (i.e. production lot number(s)) is in the quantity shown on the 

attached acceptance document. 

(4) Contractor assures all egg product used in fulfilling this contract was produced in the United 

States as defined in the AMS MSCP-D. 

Date: 

Signature: ____________________________________________________ 

(Signed by an officer or representative authorized to sign offers) 

Title: 

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Exhibit 5 

USDA SYMBOL 

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