Cracking the Egg Code

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What type of eggs are laid by hens not housed in enclosures, with access to a building, room, or open area that includes nest space and perches?

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Cage-Free

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What type of eggs are laid by hens who roam and forage on a maintained pasture area, with no USDA labeling definition?

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Pasture Raised

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What type of eggs are laid by hens with white feathers and white ear lobes?

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White

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What type of eggs are laid by hens with red feathers and red ear lobes?

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Brown

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What does the 'Certified Humane' label on egg cartons indicate?

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Eggs come from facilities meeting humane treatment standards.

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What does the 'United Egg Producers Certified' label signify?

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Eggs are from farms following responsible farming methods.

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What is the purpose of the USDA Grade label on egg cartons?

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To provide a national grading service based on U.S. standards

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What does the 'American Humane Certified' label indicate?

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Farms have passed a 3rd party audit for humane treatment