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100 ITEM DESCRIPTION

110 Bulk liquid whole eggs (100047) – Bulk liquid whole eggs (without color stabilizer) 

for further processing, packed and shipped in insulated tankers, 48,000 pounds 

(21,772 kg) net weight in each tanker. A purchase unit shall total 48,000 pounds 

(21,772 kg).

111 Two-pound cartons (110845) – Frozen homogenized whole eggs with a color 

stabilizer packaged 2 pounds (0.91 kg) net weight in a pitcher-pour type, 

polyethylene-coated paperboard carton, and packed twelve 2-pound (0.91 kg) 

cartons per fiberboard shipping container. A purchase unit shall consist of 1600

cases totaling 38,400 pounds (17,418 kg). 

112 Five-pound cartons (100046) - Frozen homogenized whole eggs with a color 

stabilizer packaged 5 pounds (2.27 kg) net weight in a pitcher-pour type, 

polyethylene-coated paperboard carton, and packed six 5-pound (2.27 kg) cartons 

per fiberboard shipping container with 30 pounds (13.61 kg) net weight. A purchase 

unit shall consist of 1,334 shipping containers totaling 40,020 pounds (18,153 kg).

200 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

210 The following documents are incorporated as part of this USDA, AMS, SSD FPPSWhole Eggs – January 2022: 

210.1 AMS Master Solicitation for Commodity Procurements – Domestic Programs 

(MSCP-D). 

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

210.3 Regulations Governing the Inspection of Eggs and Egg Products (9 CFR § 590). 

210.4 Regulations Governing the Voluntary Inspection of Egg Products (9 CFR § 592).

300 CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS

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

APPROVED

FEDERAL PURCHASE 

PROGRAM SPECIFICATION 

(FPPS) FOR WHOLE EGGS 

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 Whole Egg January 2017 – changes 

from previous requirements in blue

Effective: January 2022
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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.

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 – Frozen whole eggs with color stabilizer shall

be processed, pasteurized, cooled, packaged, and packed in the same processing 

plant. Unless otherwise specified, bulk liquid eggs for further processing shall be 

produced from liquid whole eggs (without color stabilizer. The bulk liquid eggs

commodity shall be shipped unpasteurized to an FSIS-inspected plant for further 

processing in accordance with FSIS regulatory requirements.

411 Date Processed – The frozen whole eggs with color stabilizer and bulk liquid whole 

eggs without color stabilizer (bulk liquid egg) shall be broken and processed after 

the date of the contract.

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

production.

420 Liquid Whole Eggs

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

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

production facility) that may or may not be washed and sized; or

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 from the date of production at the 

time of processing, (7 CFR § 56.1 - eggs of current production definition) and shall

comply with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations for the ambient 

temperature during storage and transport (21 CFR § 118.4.e).

423 For the commercial nest-run and commercial consumer grades of shell eggs, the 
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contractor shall 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.

424 For U.S. Consumer Grades or U.S. Nest-Run Grade of shell eggs, the U.S. Grade 

may be stated on the 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.

425 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.

426 Liquid Whole Eggs from Other Plants – The liquid whole eggs may be transferred or 

obtained from another FSIS-inspected plant for further processing, provided the 

liquid whole eggs are produced in compliance 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 Bulk Liquid Whole Eggs without Color Stabilizer

432 Solids – Bulk liquid whole eggs shall have a total egg solids content equal to or 

greater than 23.6 percent. To meet this FPPS requirement that is based upon the 

intended use of the product, egg yolks may be added or egg whites removed to 

increase the total solids to a minimum level of 23.6 percent for the liquid whole eggs 

broken in natural proportion.

433 Holding and Cooling Temperatures – Product holding and cooling procedures for 

bulk liquid egg, unpasteurized or pasteurized, shall comply with FSIS regulatory 

requirements and if applicable, the Contractors FSIS approved HACCP plan.

434 Tankers

434.1 Equipment– In accordance with FSIS regulatory requirements and the Contractors 

Sanitation SOP, bulk liquid eggs shall be shipped in clean and sanitized commercial 

tankers. 

434.2 Temperature – In accordance with Contractors cooling SOP, Transport tankers shall 

have the capability of maintaining product temperature. 

435 Loading of Tankers – Each tanker shall contain 48,000 pounds (21,772 kg) of bulk 

liquid egg (see 822.1 for variations permitted).

440 Processing Liquid Whole Eggs with Color Stabilizer

441 Formulation – A color stabilizer shall be added to the liquid whole eggs to inhibit the 

greenish-gray discoloration that can develop in cooked egg entrees when they are 

held at serving temperatures; for example, scrambled eggs and omelets held for 

serving at the temperatures used for steam tables. A food grade color stabilizer 

shall be used.
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441.1 Color stabilizer – The color stabilizer shall be one of the following (based on percent 

of the weight of the liquid whole eggs):

441.1.1 Citric acid--0.2 percent (maximum),

441.1.2 Monosodium phosphate--0.5 percent (maximum), or

441.1.3 Monopotassium phosphate--0.5 percent (maximum).

441.2 Water – Water may be used as a carrier for the citric acid, monosodium phosphate, 

or monopotassium phosphate. If a water carrier is used, the water shall contain not 

less than 50 percent by weight of the color stabilizer.

441.3 Citric Acid

441.3.1 If citric acid is used as a color stabilizer, the amount that can be used may be based 

on the amount needed to adjust the pH of the liquid whole eggs to a pH of 6.5-6.8 

rather than the maximum of 0.2 percent permitted.

441.3.2 If citric acid is used, it shall be added to and incorporated into the liquid whole eggs 

in a manner that does not precipitate or coagulate the proteins of the whole eggs.

442 Blending – The color stabilizer and liquid whole eggs shall be blended into a uniform 

mixture.

443 Homogenization – Only the liquid whole eggs with color stabilizer shall be 

homogenized. A minimum pressure of 500 pounds per square inch (35.2 kg/square 

centimeter) is required to reduce the whole egg components into small particles that 

are uniform in size and evenly distributed throughout the liquid. Homogenization of 

the liquid whole eggs with color stabilizer shall be accomplished before the heated 

liquid enters the holding tubes of the pasteurization system.

450 Pasteurization

451 The liquid whole eggs with color stabilizer (2 or 5 pounds) shall be pasteurized: 

451.1 (a) within 72 hours from the start of breaking and 

451.2 (b) at a temperature of not less than 142 °F (61.1 °C) and held at that temperature

for not less than 3.5 minutes.

460 Verification of pH

461 To ensure proper blending of citric acid as a color stabilizer in the finished product, 

the pH of pasteurized liquid product shall be tested hourly during packaging and the 

results recorded. Any sample with a pH lower than 6.5 or higher than 6.8 shall

result in rejection of the lot. The product’s pH shall be determined using a pH meter 

with a scale graduated in 0.1 units and a reproducibility of less than 0.05 units. The 

Contractor shall observe daily calibration of the pH meter using a standard buffer 

solution and shall monitor the routine testing of packaged product prior to freezing. 
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Test results for each lot shall be maintained with applicable batch formulation 

records.

470 Freezing 

471 The pasteurized liquid whole eggs with color stabilizer (2 or 5 pounds) shall be 

packaged and placed in the freezer within 8 hours from the start of pasteurizing and 

frozen within 60 hours after pasteurization.

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 Liquid Whole Eggs with Color Stabilizer (2 or 5 pounds)

521 Packing – Product shall be packed:

521.1 Twelve 2-pound (0.91 kg) cartons of liquid whole eggs with color stabilizer shall be 

packed upright in each fiberboard shipping container.

521.2 Six 5-pound (2.27 kg) cartons of liquid whole eggs with color stabilizer shall be 

packed upright in each fiberboard shipping container.

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

condition, shall not impart objectionable odors or flavors to their contents, shall be 

approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in contact with food

products, and shall be tamper-evident. Tamper-evident is defined as packaging and

packing materials with one or more indicators or barriers to entry, which, if breached 

or missing, can reasonably be expected to provide visible evidence that tampering 

has occurred.

531 Cartons – Liquid whole eggs with color stabilizer shall be packaged in polyethylenecoated paperboard cartons. The carton shall be the pitcher-pour type and shall be 

fabricated from folding grade, bleached paperboard. The seams of the carton shall

be bonded by a coating-to-coating heat seal that provides the same protective 

qualities as the body of the carton. Cartons of equivalent construction and materials 

may be used.

531.1 Each carton shall contain 2 pounds (0.91 kg) net weight of liquid whole eggs with 

color stabilizer or 5 pounds (2.27 kg) net weight of liquid whole eggs with color

stabilizer.

540 Fiberboard Shipping Containers, shall

540.1 (a) be of such size to pack the cartons of product without slack filling or bulging; 

540.2 (b) protect the interior cartons against loss and damage; 

540.3 (c) withstand the humidity and temperature during the conditions of use; and 
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540.4 (d) have the combined facings weight, the bursting strength, and the compression 

strength (edge crush value) to withstand the stress of handling, shipping, stacking,

and storage.

541 Final Closure – The final closure of the fiberboard shipping containers shall be 

secure and made with commercially acceptable filament reinforced tape, plastic film 

package tape, non-metallic strapping, adhesive, or other similar types of materials 

that are applicable for cold temperature storage conditions and that provide for safe 

handling of the food product. Steel or wire straps shall not be used for the final 

closure. Staples shall not be used for the final closing of fiberboard shipping 

containers. However, staples may be used to manufacture and to assemble the 

fiberboard shipping containers, provided the staples are fastened into the container 

and tightly clenched to eliminate sharp edges prior to packing cartons of product 

into the shipping containers.

600 MICROBIOLOGICAL REQUIREMENTS – SAMPLING AND LABORATORY 

ANALYSES

610 Liquid Whole Eggs with or without Color Stabilizer 

611 Lot Definition – A lot is a day’s production.

612 Sampling – The commodity shall be: 

612.1 (a) sampled in the liquid form for laboratory analyses and analyzed for compliance 

with microbiological requirements, 

612.2 (b) examined in the liquid or frozen state for organoleptic requirements, and 

612.3 (c) accepted or rejected on a lot basis. The number of samples to be collected by 

the Contractor from each lot to be submitted for microbiological analysis are as 

follows (the USDA AMS National Science Laboratories (NSL) shall composite and

analyze samples):

Number of Fiberboard Shipping Number of

Containers Number of Composite 

Plastic Containers in Lot Samples Samples

1,200 or less 4 1

1,201 - 3,200 8 2

3,201 - 5,200 12 3

 over 5,200 16 4

613 Samples for Laboratory Analyses – The samples for laboratory analyses shall be 

collected at random from each lot in an aseptic manner.

613.1 Samples shall be collected aseptically and at random in the liquid form from:

(a) 2 lb (0.91 kg) carton lot of liquid whole eggs with color stabilizer and (b) 5 lb 

(2.27 kg) carton lot of liquid whole eggs with color stabilizer. Each selected sample 

shall be properly identified. 
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613.2 A minimum sample size of 6 ounces of the commodity shall be collected for 

laboratory analysis. The identified samples shall remain under the custody of 

the Contractor until prepared for secure shipment to the laboratory. Pasteurized 

samples shall be shipped in the liquid or frozen form and packaged in such a way 

that cooler temperatures (32–40°F (0–4.44°C)) are maintained during transit.

613.3 The USDA AMS NSL shall composite the samples received.

614 USDA AMS NSL – Samples for laboratory analyses shall be submitted to the

USDA AMS NSL. Costs incurred for sampling supplies, sampling,

shipping the samples, and the laboratory analyses shall be paid by the 

contractor. Contractor shall notify USDA AMS NSL electronically via email or by 

phone prior to or at time of shipment. Samples shall be shipped to:

USDA, AMS, Science and Technology Program

Laboratory Approval and Testing Division

National Science Laboratories

801 Summit Crossing Place, Suite B

Gastonia, North Carolina 28054

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

Email: NationalScienceLaboratories@ams.usda.gov

615 Laboratory Analyses

615.1 Microbiological Methods – The samples shall be composited and analyzed by

the USDA laboratory in accordance with any approved AOAC International, FDA

Bacteriological Analytical Methods Manual, or methods approved by other National 

or International organizations and accepted by AMS for Salmonella, standard plate 

count, and coliform determinations. Four samples in numerical sequence from one 

lot shall be composited and tested by the USDA laboratory.

615.1.1 Salmonella – One hundred grams of each composite sample shall be analyzed for

Salmonella. Lots found positive for Salmonella shall be diverted from the AMS 

purchase program. Retesting shall not be allowed. The result of each composite 

sample shall be reported by the NSL on the laboratory testing report. A copy of the 

report shall be provided to SSD electronically.

615.1.2 Standard Plate Count – For each composite sample, the analysis results shall be 

reported on the NSL laboratory testing report; when any one composite result 

exceeds the applicable limit the lot shall be reported and the lot diverted from the 

AMS purchase program.

615.1.3 Coliforms – For each composite sample, the analysis results shall be reported on 

the NSL laboratory testing report; when any one composite result exceeds the 

applicable limit, the lot shall be reported and the lot diverted from the AMS purchase 

program.

615.2 Results – For a lot, the result for each type of laboratory analysis shall be reported

for each composite sample submitted to the USDA AMS NSL. The results shall be 

reported on a laboratory testing report.
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615.3 Samples failing microbiological requirements – A lot of pasteurized liquid whole egg 

product failing to meet the microbiological requirements cannot be used under this 

FPPS.

616 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 available for the contractor to meet the 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 samples by 

the USDA laboratory, the number of days’ delay shall be added to the permissible 

delivery period before liquidated damages for late delivery shall be assessed.

617 USDA Sampling Option – USDA may select additional commodity for further 

inspection or request additional samples for laboratory analyses.

618 Egg product analyzed and found Salmonella-positive shall be segregated and 

handled in accordance with FSIS procedures.

620 Acceptance Requirements for Packaged Pasteurized Commodity – The commodity 

shall comply with the following microbiological requirements when sampled and 

analyzed in accordance with this FPPS.

621 Salmonella results shall be negative.

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

623 Coliform counts shall not exceed 10 CFU per gram.

624 For all microbiological testing, any requests for retesting must be made to SSD.

Retesting shall be considered in instances in which sample transit, processing, or 

similar items may have impacted the test result. 

625 Organoleptic Requirements – The frozen whole eggs with color stabilizer and liquid 

or frozen whole eggs without color stabilizer shall comply with FSIS regulatory 

requirements and this FPPS. Any lot of commodity that does not comply with FSIS 

regulatory requirements cannot be used under this FPPS.

630 Bulk Whole Liquid Egg

631 Acceptance Requirements for Unpasteurized Bulk Whole Liquid Egg Commodity –

Samples from tanker shipments of unprocessed bulk liquid eggs for further 

processing shall be collected by the Contractor and submitted to the USDA AMS

laboratory by overnight delivery service. A minimum sample size of 6 ounces of 

liquid whole eggs shall be collected aseptically upon completion of loading the 

tanker. One sample from each tanker shall be collected for microbiological analysis.

The identified sample shall remain under refrigerated conditions until prepared for 

secure shipment to the laboratory. The sample shall be packaged to remain at 

refrigerated temperature (37–40 °F (2.78–4.44 °C)) during transit and shall not be 

frozen. If a sample is damaged during transit, a frozen reserve sample shall be 

accepted and shipped as a replacement. If shipment of the sample is delayed due 

to inclement weather or Federal holiday, the sample may be held in a frozen state 
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prior to shipment to the lab. The sample testing results shall be subject to 

examination and comparison with the maximum microbiological requirements as 

stated in this FPPS.

632 Standard plate counts shall not exceed 50,000 colony forming units (CFU)/gram.

633 Coliforms counts shall not exceed 5,000 CFU/gram.

634 Generic Escherichia coli counts shall not exceed 1,000 CFU/gram.

635 The NSL shall provide SSD a copy of the laboratory testing report electronically. To

ensure the quality of unpasteurized product, results failing to comply with the above 

referenced microbiological criteria shall require the contractor to provide a written 

corrective action in response to non-compliance. The corrective action shall address 

cause of the failure and measures to prevent reoccurrence. Further failure to comply 

may result in a detailed review of processes and/or disqualification for participation 

in this commodity purchase program.

700 LABELING

710 Commercial labeling for 2-Pound cartons – The contractor shall use the same 

commercial format label within a purchase unit. Both the cartons/packages and 

shipping containers within a purchase unit shall be labeled in that format.

711 Commercial labeling or USDA labeling for 5-Pound cartons containers – When 

commercial or USDA labeling is selected, both the 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.

720 Commercial Labeling Requirements

720.1 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.

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

labels. Distributors’ labels are not allowed.

721 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 compliant 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. The required product identification and 

record system, including codes, shall be reviewed by USDA before production 

begins for the contract(s).

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

Conformance (EXHIBIT 6) or LP 210-S Shell Egg Grading Certificate that shall
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accompany the product to destination.

722 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 ______.

730 USDA Labeling Requirements

730.1 When USDA labeling is used, any deviation from the USDA labeling requirements in 

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

production. Labeling and marking information on cartons and shipping containers 

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

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

shall appear on each shipping container. This name/address can be the individual 

processing plant; company headquarters; or the company, address, and phone 

number that handles product complaints for the processor.

732 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.

733 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 ______.

740 USDA Labeled 5-Pound (2.27 kg) Cartons

741 The required labeling and marking information, in essentially the same layout, as set 

out in EXHIBIT 1, and shall be legibly embossed, stamped, or printed on the 

principle display panel of each carton.

750 USDA Labeled Shipping Containers for 5-Pound (2.27 kg) Cartons

751 Labeling and Marking Information – The required labeling and marking, in 

essentially the same layout, is provided in EXHIBITS 2 - 5. This information shall be 

legibly preprinted, stamped, or stenciled on the container, or on a separate selfadhesive label.

752 Handling Information on 5-Pound (2.27 kg) Cartons – The handling information 
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required on the top panel of each shipping container containing 5-pound (2.27 kg) 

cartons shall be legibly printed, in essentially the same layout, as set out in Table 1. 

Alternatively, the contractor may furnish the information (Table 1) on a water-proof 

or water-resistant instructional sheet inserted in each shipping container on top of 

the 5-pound (2.27 kg) cartons.

753 Nutritional Labeling – A “nutrition facts label” indicating the nutrient content of the 

commodity is required on the principal display panel (designated panel) of each 

shipping container of 5-pound (2.27 kg) cartons. The nutrition information shown on 

the panel shall be calculated from analytical results of one serving equaling 3 

tablespoons (50 g) of pasteurized eggs. The nutrition facts label shall comply with 

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

CFR § 101.9(j)), including the declaration of trans fats and total carbohydrates.

753.1 The nutrition facts shall be preprinted on the principal display panel (designated 

panel) of each shipping container, or printed on a self-adhesive label and applied to 

the principal display panel (designated panel) of each shipping container. The selfadhesive label shall not cover or conflict with the labeling requirements of this

FPPS.

753.2 The nutrition facts information and panel, method of application (preprinted on selfadhesive label), and its location on the shipping container shall be approved by 

FSIS prior to printing. The contractor/processor is responsible for providing the data

used to determine the nutrition facts.

754 Universal Product Bar Code

754.1 A Universal Product Code (UPC), symbol and code, called Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2/5), 

shall appear on each shipping container of 5-pound (2.27 kg) cartons. The complete 

code, including the check digit, shall be printed in machine-readable and humanreadable form. The start and stop indicators shall be included in the bar codes. 

Printing, readability, and scanability of the bar code shall be in accordance with 

UPC guidelines published by GS1 US, Princeton Pike Corporate Center, 1009 

Lenox Drive, Suite 202, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648.

754.1.1 The contractor shall use the code furnished by USDA. USDA has acquired a 

unique manufacturer’s identification number for the commodity purchase programs 

and shall use a unique item code number for frozen whole eggs in 5-pound (2.27 

kg) cartons purchased under this FPPS. The contractor need not join GS1 US, 

Lawrenceville, NJ 08648.

754.1.2 The 14-digit UPC code for shipping containers of frozen whole eggs in

5-pound (2.27 kg) cartons is: 1 07 15001 00046 7

754.2 The UPC code shall be printed on the lower right-hand corner of the principal 

display panel (designated panel) of each shipping container.

760 Use of Previously Printed USDA Labeling Materials

761 Carryover inventories of existing supplies of (USDA labeled) printed labels or 

shipping containers from the FPPS for Whole Eggs dated June 2015 may be used. 
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If the ingredients statement or nutritional facts information label changes from that

printed on existing supplies, the contractor/processor shall request temporary 

approval for use of carryover inventories from FSIS. Shipping containers or labels 

with incorrect: 

761.1 (a) contract number, 

761.2 (b) plant number, 

761.3 (c) net weight,

761.4 (d) date packed, 

761.5 (e) lot number, or 

761.6 (f) nutritional facts information 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.

770 Additional Labeling Issues

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

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

773 Distributor commercial labels.

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

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

780 Free Along Side (FAS) Vessel Deliveries

781 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.

800 FINAL EXAMINATION OF PACKAGED AND PACKED COMMODITY

810 Packaging Defects – The exterior of the cartons shall be clean and free of product 

before packing into fiberboard shipping containers. Cartons containing product shall

not leak and shall be free of defects that affect the structural quality of the 

carton and protection of the product or permit quality deterioration during storage; 

for example, carton torn, punctured, or buckled; corner crimped or crushed; plastic

coating missing or blistered; egg entrapped in closure; or carton improperly sealed. 

Cartons containing product shall be examined for packaging defects in accordance 

with FSIS procedures and instructions.
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811 Packing Defects – Fiberboard shipping containers shall be examined for labeling, 

marking, and container defects in accordance with the United States Standards for 

Condition of Food Containers (7 CFR § 42). 

820 Net Weight 

821 Liquid Whole Eggs with Color Stabilizer (2 or 5 pounds) – A purchase or delivery 

unit shall consist of 1600 cases totaling 38,400 pounds (17,418 kg) for 2lb cartons, 

or 1,334 cases totaling 40,020 pounds (18,153 kg).

822 Bulk Unit Shipment Net Weight – A purchase or delivery unit shall consist of one 

tanker totaling 48,000 pounds (21,772 kg) net weight of bulk liquid egg. 

822.1 A weight variation of minus 2 percent (47,040 pounds (21,340 kg)) is permitted on 

each purchase unit. USDA shall pay only for the amount of product delivered within 

the required weight range.

823 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).

824 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.

830 Loading and Shipping Requirements

831 Internal Product Temperature

831.1 Tankers of bulk liquid whole egg shall be 40 °F (4.4 °C) or lower at time of shipping. 

Tankers of bulk liquid whole egg with product temperatures exceeding 40 °F (4.4 

°C) shall be rejected for use under this FPPS.

831.2 Frozen egg products shall be 2 °F (-16.7 °C) or lower at time of loading. Purchase 

units with internal product temperatures exceeding 2 °F (-16.7 °C) and up to 10 °F (-

12.2 °C) shall be tentatively rejected. Tentatively rejected purchase units may be 

returned to the freezer and the temperature reduced to 2 °F (-16.7 °C) or lower and 

reoffered one time only. Purchase units exceeding 10 °F (-12.2 °C) or purchase 

units that have been tentatively rejected and exceed 2 °F (-16.7 °C) when reoffered, 

shall be rejected for use under this FPPS.

831.3 Compliance with the internal product temperature requirement shall be documented

and records maintained for AMS review for frozen or bulk liquid egg product.

832 Certification of Bulk Liquid Egg – The USDA-assigned plant number, product 

identity, production code and date, seal numbers, and the verification of net weight 

from a certified truck scale (weight verification may accompany certificate) shall be 

shown on each Certificate of Conformance or LP 210-S Shell Egg Grading 

Certificate accompanying each tanker of bulk liquid eggs to destination.

833 Sealing of Tankers – Each tanker shall be sealed and recorded after the product 
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has been determined acceptable for shipment by the Contractor or under the 

supervision of an AMS Grader with a USDA seal(s).

840 Inspection and Checkloading

841 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:

842 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.

842.1 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.

842.2 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.

843 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. 

843.1 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 6). 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. 

843.2 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.
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900 PALLETIZED UNIT LOADS

910 All products shall be stacked on new or well-maintained pallets and palletized with 

shrink wrap plastic, unless otherwise specified in the Solicitation. Pallet loads shall 

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

the edges of the pallets and that exposes each shipping container’s principal display 

panel to facilitate certification examinations.

920 Size and Style of Container – Only one size and style of shipping container shall be 

used in any one delivery unit.

1000 SHIPMENT AND DELIVERY

1010 Shipment and Delivery, including Load and Sealing, Delivery Notification and Split 

Deliveries – Refer to the current AMS MSCP-D.

1011 Inspection and Grading Certificate

1011.1 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.

1012 In-Plant Deliveries

1012.1 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.

1012.2 When bulk liquid whole egg (without color stabilizer) produced in a plant in 

accordance with this FPPS is used for the production of value-added products in the 

same plant under a separate final recipient contract, the liquid whole egg or 

formulated egg product shall be pasteurized in accordance with FSIS regulatory 

requirements.

1100 DESTINATION EXAMINATION

1110 Commodity Requirements – Before acceptance by recipient, the frozen whole eggs 

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

condition, identity, and, when applicable, count. The frozen whole eggs may be 

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

Contracting Officer.

1120 Temperature – Frozen commodity shall arrive at destination at an average internal 

temperature not to exceed 10 °F (-12.2 °C) with no individual temperature 

exceeding 15 °F (-9.4 °C). When any sample exceeds 15 °F (-9.4 °C) the purchase 

unit shall be rejected for use under this FPPS.

1130 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 
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arrangements for destination examinations prior to delivery.

1200 PRODUCT ASSURANCE AND COMPLAINT RESOLUTION

1210 Product Assurance – The Contractor shall guarantee that the product complies with 

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

1211 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

1220 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 FROZEN WHOLE EGGS 

KEY POINTS ABOUT FROZEN WHOLE EGGS

HANDLE PROPERLY TO AVOID SPOILAGE OR FOOD POISONING.

STORING: Place frozen pasteurized whole eggs with color stabilizer into freezers 

immediately upon delivery.

THAWING: Thaw in refrigerator (35 °F to 40 °F) (1.7 °C to 4.4 °C) in sealed cartons 

(approximately 48 to 72 hours to thaw). Thaw only amount needed. 

Use thawed whole eggs within 24 hours. Immediately refrigerate at 35 °F to 40 °F (1.7 °C 

to 4.4 °C) any unused portion remaining in carton.

USING: Mix before use. Cook eggs until firm. In casserole-type mixed egg dishes, cook 

or bake until internal temperature reaches 160 °F (71 °C).

LEFTOVERS: Do not pour unused whole eggs back into carton. Refrigerate in a clear, 

tightly covered container. Use within 24 hours.

EQUIVALENCY:

Whole Eggs: (Large Size) WEIGHTS MEASURES

 1 1 3/4 oz. 3 Tbsp.

 10 1 lb. 1 3/4 oz. 2 Cups

 12 1 lb. 5 1/2 oz. 2 1/2 Cups

 19 2 lbs. 2 oz. 1 Quart

 25 2 lbs. 13 oz. 1 Qt. 1 1/4 Cups

 50 5 lbs. 8 oz. 2 Qts. 2 1/2 Cups
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EXHIBIT 1

USDA Labeled Five-Pound (2.27 kg) Cartons

Individual cartons shall be marked with the information on one of the 

applicable labels shown below. Markings shall be legibly embossed, stamped, or

preprinted on cartons, water-fast, non-smearing, of a contrasting color, clear, 

and readable. The plant number and production date shall be legibly printed on 

the carton or embossed or printed on the gable seal of the carton. Example label

identity statements are shown below. When citric acid is used, each letter and 

numeral of the identity statement shall be the same size of the most prominent 

letters on the label. The processor may show the KOSHER symbol if the 

commodity meets the “kosher” requirements. 

gable seal

Pasteurized Frozen Egg Product

WHOLE EGGS

CITRIC ACID, PERCENT 

WATER AS A CARRIER, ADDED 

AS A PRESERVATIVE

Kosher Symbol (as applicable) 

Plant Number: _______________________

roduction Date: (Julian date (consecutive

 day of the year))

 

P

Pasteurized Frozen Egg Product

WHOLE EGGS

Monosodium Phosphate

Added to Preserve Color

Kosher Symbol (as applicable)

 Plant Number: _____________________

roduction Date: (Julian date consecutive 

day of the year))

P

Pasteurized Frozen Egg Product

WHOLE EGGS

Monosodium Phosphate 

with____Percent Water as a 

Carrier, Added to Preserve Color

Kosher Symbol (as applicable)

 Plant Number: ____________________

Production Date: (Julian date 

(consecutive day of the 

year))
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EXHIBIT 2

USDA Labeled Shipping Containers for 5-Pound Cartons

Marking Information: Shipping containers may be marked substantially as shown below. 

Detailed USDA labeling information is provided in Exhibits 3, 4, and 5. Markings shall be 

legibly preprinted, stamped, or stenciled on containers, or printed on a self-adhesive label 

that is applied to each container. Handling information may be printed on the top panel or 

on a separate waterproof instruction sheet inserted inside the shipping container. The 

USDA symbol (EXHIBIT 7) 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 shall 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. Adjustments to position of information may be made 

to accommodate case openings for refrigeration. 

(THE OTHER END Panel) 

(ONE OTHER 

SIDE Panel) 

(TOP PANEL)

PERISHABLE--KEEP FROZEN

KEEP AT 0 oF (-17.8 °C) 

OR BELOW

(TOP PANEL) (ONE SIDE

Panel) 

USDA 

Labeling

Information 

(shown

in Exhibits 3, 

4, 

and 5).

( ONE END - Principal Display Panel)
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EXHIBIT 3

USDA Label Information for Shipping Containers of Frozen Whole Eggs

With Monosodium Phosphate and Water in 5-Pound Cartons

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 self-adhesive 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. The USDA symbol (EXHIBIT 7) shall

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

principal display panel. The processor’s name, address, and phone number shall be 

printed on the “TOP PANEL” or principal display panel. The processor may show the 

KOSHER symbol if the commodity meets the “kosher” requirements. 

r 

Pasteurized Frozen Egg Product

WHOLE EGGS

Monosodium Phosphate with

__ Percent Water as a Carrier, Added to Preserve Color

 Processor’s Nutrition Facts Label

 Name, Address, and Phone No. Shall Be Placed Here

 Ingredients: (Food Allergen Statement

KEEP FROZEN Shall be Placed Here)

6/5-lb. (2.27 kg) Cartons 

Net Weight 30 lbs. (13.61 kg) PRODUCTION DATE ______________ 

 UPC Code and Symbol 
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EXHIBIT 4

USDA Label Information for Shipping Containers of Frozen Whole Eggs

With Monosodium Phosphate in 5-Pound Cartons

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 self-adhesive 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 panel. The USDA symbol

(EXHIBIT 7) shall be a minimum of 2.25 inches (5.72 cm) in height and may be printed on th

“TOP PANEL” or principal display panel designated panel. The processor’s name, addres

and phone number shall be printed on the “TOP PANEL” or principal display panel. The 

processor may show the KOSHER symbol if the commodity meets the “kosher” 

requirements. 

e 

s, 

Pasteurized Frozen Egg Product

WHOLE EGGS

Monosodium Phosphate Added to Preserve Color

 Processor’s Nutrition Facts Label

 Name, Address, and Phone No. Shall Be Placed Here

 Ingredients: (Food Allergen Statement

KEEP FROZEN Shall be placed here)

6/5-lb. (2.27 kg) Cartons 

Net Weight 30 lbs. (13.61 kg) PRODUCTION DATE______________

 UPC Symbol and Code 

 

 
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EXHIBIT 5

USDA Label Information for Shipping Containers of Frozen Whole Eggs

With Citric Acid in 5-Pound Cartons

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 self-adhesive 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. The USDA symbol (EXHIBIT 7) 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 shall be 

printed on the “TOP PANEL” or principal display panel. The processor may show the 

KOSHER symbol if the commodity meets the “kosher” requirements. 

Pasteurized Frozen Egg Product

WHOLE EGGS

CITRIC ACID, __ PERCENT WATER AS A CARRIER, ADDED AS A 

PRESERVATIVE

 Processor’s Nutrition Facts Label

 Name, Address, and Phone No. Shall Be Placed Here

 Ingredients: (Food Allergen Statement

 Shall be placed here)

KEEP FROZEN

6/5-lb. (2.27 kg) Cartons 

Net Weight 30 lbs. (13.61 kg) PRODUCTION DATE______________

UPC Symbol and Code 

 
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Exhibit 6. 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 OF WHOLE EGGS

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:
24

EXHIBIT 7

USDA SYMBOL