Table 3G of Potential Hazards
Process-related biological, chemical, and physical hazards
Egg and Egg Products
| Category | Number | Subcategory | Storage Conditions | Hazards | Example Products |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Eggs | 1 | Shell Eggs Raw | Refrigerated | Bacterial growth and/or toxin formation due to lack of time/temperature control | Shell Eggs, Raw |
| Shell Eggs | 2 | Shell Eggs: Pasteurized in Shell | Refrigerated | Bacterial pathogen survival of a lethal treatment,Bacterial growth and/or toxin formation due to lack of time/temperature control | Pasteurized in Shell Eggs |
| Further Processed Egg Products | 3 | Eggs Hard Boiled: In shell | Refrigerated | Bacterial pathogen survival of a lethal treatment,Bacterial growth and/or toxin formation due to lack of time/temperature control | Hard Boiled Eggs in Shell |
| Further Processed Egg Products | 4 | Eggs Hard Boiled: Shelled | Refrigerated | Bacterial pathogen survival of a lethal treatment,Bacterial growth and/or toxin formation due to lack of time/temperature control,Bacterial growth and/or toxin formation due to reduced oxygen packaging,Recontamination with environmental pathogens | Hard Boiled Eggs Shelled |
| Further Processed Egg Products | 5a | Cooked Egg Products, Ready-to-Eat (RTE) and Not Ready-to-Eat (NRTE) | Refrigerated | Bacterial pathogen survival of a lethal treatment,Bacterial growth and/or toxin formation due to lack of time/temperature control,Bacterial growth and/or toxin formation due to reduced oxygen packaging,Recontamination with environmental pathogens,Undeclared allergens - Incorrect label,Undeclared allergens - cross- contact,Metal | Omelets, Egg Patties, Scrambled Eggs |
| Further Processed Egg Products | 5b | Cooked Egg Products, Ready-to-Eat (RTE) and Not Ready-to-Eat (NRTE) | Frozen | Bacterial pathogen survival of a lethal treatment,Bacterial growth and/or toxin formation due to lack of time/temperature control,Recontamination with environmental pathogens,Undeclared allergens - Incorrect label,Undeclared allergens - cross- contact,Metal | Omelets, Egg Patties, Scrambled Eggs |
| Imitation Egg Products | 6a | Imitation Egg products and Egg Substitutes | Shelf-Stable | Bacterial pathogen survival of a lethal treatment,Recontamination with environmental pathogens,Undeclared allergens - Incorrect label,Undeclared allergens - cross- contact,Metal | Soy-based products; vegetable and grain-based products |
| Imitation Egg Products | 6b | Imitation Egg products and Egg Substitutes | Refrigerated | Bacterial pathogen survival of a lethal treatment,Recontamination with environmental pathogens,Undeclared allergens - Incorrect label,Undeclared allergens - cross- contact,Metal | Southwest Flavored Imitation Egg Product (Liquid), Florentine Imitation Egg Product (Liquid), Imitation Omelets, Imitation Egg Patties, Imitation Scrambled Eggs |
| Imitation Egg Products | 6c | Imitation Egg products and Egg Substitutes | Frozen | Bacterial pathogen survival of a lethal treatment,Recontamination with environmental pathogens,Undeclared allergens - Incorrect label,Undeclared allergens - cross- contact,Metal | Imitation Omelets, Egg Patties, Scrambled Eggs |
Source
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food: Draft Guidance for Industry
Appendix 1: Potential Hazards for Foods and Processes