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Eggs

Shell eggs from your own flock

Licensed Retailer Required
45 FMaximum holding temperature
3License classes: retailer, limited, dealer
LimitedClass for own eggs at markets and roadside
LabelName, address, size and grade

What is covered, and what needs a different path

Covered

  • Own-flock eggs at farmers markets (limited retailer)
  • Own-flock eggs at roadside stands
  • Eggs kept at or under 45 F

Needs a different path

  • Buying eggs to resell without a dealer license
  • Mixed or unlabeled cartons
  • Eggs held above 45 F

Three compliance steps

A

Pick your license

A limited retailer license covers selling only your own eggs at markets or roadside; other consumer sales need a retailer license.

B

Hold at 45 F

Refrigerate promptly after packaging and keep at or below 45 F in storage.

C

Label and grade

Show name, address, size and grade; follow USDA grade standards.

Quick reference

ItemRuleRegulator
Limited retailerOwn eggs at markets or roadside onlyMDA Weights
Retailer licenseRequired to sell eggs to consumers elsewhereMDA Weights
Dealer licenseBuying eggs to resellMDA Weights
TemperatureMaximum 45 F ambient2 CSR 90-36.010
Sales taxRetail sales are taxable; Missouri sales tax license, state plus local rateMO DOR

FAQ

Is there a flock-size exemption?

The MDA excerpt exempts sales from the producer's own premises; confirm current text.

How much did the license cost?

A 2013 report cited $5 and a 25-case-a-week limit; confirm current figures.

Are farm-gate sales licensed?

The excerpt excludes producer premises sales; ask MDA.

Printable checklist

  • Pick license class
  • Apply through MDA
  • Chill to 45 F
  • Grade and size eggs
  • Label cartons
  • Register for sales tax