Cases in Lot | Cases in Sample | ||
1 case | 1 | (see footnote.) | |
2 to 10 inclusive | 2 | ||
11 to 25 | " | 3 | |
26 to 50 | " | 4 | |
51 to 100 | " | 5 | |
101 to 200 | " | 8 | |
201 to 300 | " | 11 | |
301 to 400 | " | 13 | |
401 to 500 | " | 14 | |
501 to 600 | " | 16 |
Quality Factor | AA Quality | A Quality | B Quality |
Shell | Clean, unbroken. Practically normal. | Clean, unbroken. Practically normal. | Clean to slightly stained.*Unbroken, abnormal. |
Air cell | 1/8 inch or less in depth. Unlimited movement & free or bubbly. | 3/16 inch or less in depth. Unlimited movement & free or bubbly. | Over 3/16 inch in depth. Unlimited movement & free or bubbly. |
White | Clear, firm. | Clear, reasonable firm. | Weak and watery. Small blood spots present. |
Yolk | Outline slightly defined. Practically free from defects. | Outline fairly well defined. Practically free from defects. | Outline plainly visible. Enlarged and flattened. Clearly visible germ development but no blood. Other serious defect. |
* | Moderately stained areas permitted (1/32 of surface if localized, or 1/16 in scattered). |
** | If they are small (aggregating not more than 1/8 inch in diameter). |
Dirty | Check | |
Unbroken. Adhering dirt or foreign material, prominent stains, moderate stained areas in excess of B quality. | Broken or cracked shell but membranes intact, not leaking.*** |
*** | Leaker has broken or cracked shell and membranes, and contents leaking or free to leak. |