DLA TROOP SUPPORT SUBSISTENCE INSPECTION MANUAL 4155.6

SUBSECTION 218.8

 DLA TROOP SUPPORT-FTRE *

 OCTOBER 2011 *

DESTINATION INSPECTION OF SHELL EGGS

I. REFERENCES.

A. Regulation Governing the Voluntary Grading of Shell Eggs (7 CFR, Part 56)/ United 

States Standards, Grades, and Weight Classes for Shell Eggs (AMS 56)

 B. ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes

 C. DLA Troop Support Manual 4155.20, Determining Temperature of Chilled and Frozen 

Products

 D AR 40-657 and MEDCOM PAM 40-13, Medical Services U.S. Army 

Veterinary Command Guidelines and Procedures

II. PURPOSE AND SCOPE. 

The purpose of this Subsection is to provide procedures for performing destination 

inspection of shell eggs procured on DLA contracts, shell eggs received from Prime Vendors and 

Exchange Services. This Subsection is applicable to Government personnel performing 

destination inspection of shell eggs. 

NOTE: Any reference within the contract regarding destination inspection of Shell Eggs takes 

precedence over this subsection.

III. DEFINITIONS.

 A. Inspection for Condition. The examination to determine that the product 

wholesomeness and serviceability at time of delivery are as required by contractual documents. It 

is also a determination that packaging and packing adequately protect the product and that the 

product is delivered at the required temperature and within "age at time of delivery".

 

B. Inspection for Identity. The examination to determine that the item delivered conforms 

to contractual requirements for grade, weight class, packaging, packing, labeling, and marking, as 

contractually appropriate. It is also a determination that the item was produced, inspected at origin 

(USDA), and shipped for the applicable contract.

 

C. Inspection for Quantity. The examination to determine that the count per shipping 

container, intermediate container, and/or primary container is as specified in the contractual 

documents; and, that the total quantity actually received is within contractual requirements. Do 

not confuse this determination with the tally-in of the total quantity being delivered, which is the 

responsibility of the receiving personnel.

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This Subsection supersedes Subsection 218.8, July 2010 * Denotes Change
D. Obvious Discrepancy for Factors Other Than Grade or Weight Class Requirements. 

The total quantity of defects observed, exceeds the requirements for packaging, packing, labeling, 

marking, and/or unitization listed in contractual documents.

 

E. Obvious Discrepancy for Grade or Weight Class Requirements. The results of the 

initial sample are nonconforming for any lot average tolerance(s) and/or individual sample case 

tolerance(s) specified in the US Standards, Grades, and Weight Classes for Shell Eggs (AMS 56).

or to http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/getfile?dDocName=STELDEV3004376 * 

IV. PROCEDURES FOR DESTINATION INSPECTION OF SHELL EGGS RECEIVED 

FROM SOURCES OTHER THAN SUPPLY POINTS. The Destination Military Food 

Inspector (MFI) shall:

A. Refer to a copy of the contract or a valid document setting forth the essential 

contractual requirements. However, an oral instruction from personnel performing the contract 

quality assurance function is adequate authority for performing the inspection until these 

documents are received.

B. Determine receipt of properly executed USDA Grade Certificate and shipping 

documents as required by contractual documents. MFIs are cautioned that when specified in 

contractual documents, the USDA Grade mark (grade shield) symbol stamped on individual resaledozen cartons is acceptable in lieu of a USDA Grade Certificate.

C. Determine if the product originates from an approved establishment and that it 

originates from the source designated in contractual documents and/or the USDA Grade 

Certificate.

D. Determine sanitary conditions of the delivery conveyance and record the opening 

conveyance temperature.

E. Report any nonconformances noted in subparagraphs IV.A. through IV.D immediately 

to the appropriate personnel performing the contract quality assurance function/Ordering 

Officer/Accountable Officer prior to continuing inspection.

F. Develop a Sampling Plan.

 1. See AR 40-657 and MEDCOM PAM 40-13, Medical Services U.S Army

Veterinary Command Guidelines and Procedures for frequency of shell egg inspections. *

2. Strict random selection of sample cases is not required; however, for 

representative results, select sample cases from various locations throughout the load (i.e., rear, 

center, and front of load). During selection of initial samples, MFIs are cautioned to select 

sufficient sample cases so that additional samples would be immediately available if further 

inspections are required.

 

3. Express the lot size for grade and weight class verification as the 

number of “30-dozen cases” or, if appropriate, the number of equivalent “30-dozen cases.”

a. Utilize Table 1-1 to determine number of sample cases.

b. The sample unit for verification of grade and weight of 
individual eggs shall be 100 shell eggs from each sample case. Use Table 1-1 to determine total 

number of eggs to select. The 100 shell egg sample from each sample case shall be selected in 

accordance with the appropriate sampling patterns indicated in Enclosure 1.

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Table 1-1

SHELL EGGS SAMPLING TABLE

Cases in Lot # of Eggs Cases in Sample # of Eggs to Select/Candle

1 360 1 100

2 to 10 721-3,600 2 200

11 to 25 3,601-9,000 3 300

26 to 50 9,001-18,000 4 400

51 to 100 1,801-36,000 5 500

101 or more 36,001 or more 8 800

NOTES: 

1. If the lot is composed of the standard 30 dozen eggs per case, utilize the “Cases in Lot” column 

from Table 1-1 to calculate sample size. 

2. If the lot is not composed of the standard 30 dozen eggs per case, utilize the “# of Eggs”

column from Table 1-1 to calculate sample size. (example: eggs received in six-pack or eighteen 

pack cartons or eggs delivered on metal racks).

3. For lots consisting of less than one case, examine a minimum of fifty eggs or 100% of eggs 

delivered.

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4. The shipping containers from which 100 shell egg samples were

selected shall be the samples used to determine conformance with shipping container 

identity/markings (i.e. Plant Name & Address, Date of Pack, Size Identification) and condition 

requirements. One unit of each type of packaging material from each sample shipping container 

shall be the sample unit to determine conformance with packaging identity and condition 

requirements. If unitization/unit load is a contractual requirement, use those pallets from which 

sample shipping containers were selected to make this determination.

G. After selecting samples, perform inspection for identity, condition and quantity 

requirement.

1. If practical, take ambient air temperature from the rear, center, and 

front of the delivery conveyance prior to off-loading to determine conformance for product 

temperature requirements. If this screening procedure indicates a potential nonconformance, then 

take additional temperatures prior to reporting a temperature nonconformance. Product internal 

temperatures are no longer used for receipt verification, but may be used as an indicator for 

potential nonconformance.

 

1. If it is not practical to take ambient air temperatures prior to offloading, then product internal temperatures are taken and used as an indicator of potential 

nonconformance. 
2. Ambient and/or Product temperature nonconformances shall be based 

on the results of all samples tested and shall be reported immediately to the appropriate personnel 

performing the contract quality assurance function/Ordering Officer prior to continuing the 

inspection. They will advise the inspector whether or not to continue the inspection.

H. If no obvious discrepancies are noted for grade, weight class, packaging, packing, 

marking or unitization requirements, perform no further inspection.

I. If an obvious discrepancy for grade or weight class is noted, perform additional 

inspection only on lot sizes of more than “30-dozen cases” or equivalent “30-dozen cases.” Select 

enough additional sample units so that the total number of sample units (initial plus additional) 

inspected is equal to the sample size required by Regulation Governing the Voluntary Grading of 

Shell Eggs (7 CFR, Part 56).

1. If the obvious discrepancy noted was for any grade requirement, then

the additional samples are inspected for all grade requirements. If the obvious discrepancy noted 

was for a weight class requirement, then the additional samples are inspected for all weight class 

requirements. If the obvious discrepancy noted was for grade and weight class requirements, then 

the additional samples are inspected for all grade and weight class requirements. 

Nonconformances for lot sizes of more than “30-dozen cases” or equivalent “30-dozen cases” is 

based on the results of all samples inspected.

2. Base nonconformances for lot sizes of ten or less “30-dozen cases” or

equivalent “30-dozen cases” on the results of the initial samples inspected.

J. If an obvious discrepancy for other than grade or weight class is noted, additional 

inspection shall not be performed if the number of sample units inspected is equal to or larger than 

the number of sample units required by the contractual documents. However, if the number of 

sample units inspected is less than the number of sample units required by contractual documents, 

then select enough additional samples so that the total number of sample units (initial plus 

additional) inspected is equal to the sample size required by the contractual documents. Base 

nonconformances on the results of all samples inspected.

1. The inspection of the additional samples is normally limited to those 

contractual tables, paragraphs of examination, or requirement paragraphs listing the 

defects/defectives found in the initial samples. This “limiting” rule does not preclude the MFI 

from inspecting for all terms of the contract in order to protect the Government's interests.

2. When the contractual documents do not contain end item sampling

criteria for a particular requirement, the inspection for that requirement is accomplished in 

accordance with single sampling plans for normal inspection as outlined in ANSI/ASQC Z1.4, or 

used as a reference and the following:

a. The lot size is expressed as the number of sample units 

(shipping containers, cartons, trays, etc.), as appropriate, for that particular requirement.

b. The sample size is the number of sample units indicated by 

Inspection Level S-3. 
K. Accept product conforming. Reject nonconforming product and the nonconformance 

reported in accordance with the procedures outlined in DLA Troop Support Subsistence Inspection 

Manual 4155.6, Subsections 209.1 and 213.2. Nonconforming product is placed in “Medical 

Hold” and the nonconformance reported to the applicable buying activity for disposition 

instructions.

V. PROCEDURES FOR DESTINATION INSPECTION OF SHELL EGGS RECEIVED 

FROM SUPPLY POINTS. The inspector shall:

A. Determine receipt of appropriate inspection reports and/or shipping documents.

B. Determine sanitary condition of the delivery conveyance and record its opening 

temperature.

C. Develop a Sampling Plan.

1. See VETCOM Receipt Food Inspection Manual for frequency of

shell egg inspections.

2. Strict random selection of sample cases is not required; however, for

results to be representative, select sample cases from various locations throughout the load (i.e., 

rear, center, and front of load).

3. The lot size is expressed as the number of shipping cases. The number 

of shipping cases to select is in accordance with Table 1-1.

4. The sample unit for identity and condition of the shell eggs is a 100 

shell egg sample from each sample case. Select the 100 shell egg sample from each sample case in 

accordance with the appropriate sampling patterns in Enclosure 1.

5. The shipping containers from which the 100 shell egg samples were

selected shall be the samples used to determine conformance with shipping container 

identity/markings (i.e. Plant Name & Address, Date of Pack, Size Identification) and condition 

requirements. One unit of each type of packaging materials from each sample shipping container 

shall be the sample unit to determine conformance with packaging identity and condition 

requirements.

D. After selecting samples, perform the inspection to determine that the shell eggs are the 

item ordered/manifested and that they are fit for continued storage and issue/resale.

1. Select a minimum of three representative samples to determine 

product temperature. If it is not practical to select these samples prior to off-loading, the samples 

are taken as the delivery conveyance is off-loaded. If either of these screening procedures 

indicates a potential discrepancy, the screening sample temperature results are reported 

immediately to the appropriate Receiving/Accountable Officer for disposition guidance prior to 

continuing the investigation.

2. In order to be found unfit for continued storage and issue/resale for

grade and weight class requirements, the product must not conform to the appropriate lot average 

tolerances specified in the United States Standards, Grades, and Weight Classes for Shell Eggs 

(AMS 56).
3. In order to be found unfit for continued storage and issue/resale for

factors other than grade or weight class requirements, the severity of any discrepancy noted in 

packaging, packing, marking, and unitization should be to the extent that it warrants issue above 

normal issue procedures or reduced price for resale in order to preclude further loss to the 

Government.

E. Accept product found fit for continued storage and issue/resale. Report product found 

unfit for continued storage and issue/resale in accordance with DLA Troop Support Subsistence 

Inspection Manual 4155.6, Subsections 209.1 and 213.2, to the appropriate Receiving/Accountable 

Officer for disposition instructions.