Table 2G of Potential Hazards
Potential ingredient or other food-related chemical hazards
Egg and Egg Products
| Category | Number | Subcategory | Storage Conditions | Hazards | Example Products |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Eggs | 1 | Shell Eggs Raw | Refrigerated | Shell Eggs, Raw | |
| Shell Eggs | 2 | Shell Eggs: Pasteurized in Shell | Refrigerated | Pasteurized in Shell Eggs | |
| Further Processed Egg Products | 3 | Eggs Hard Boiled: In shell | Refrigerated | Hard Boiled Eggs in Shell | |
| Further Processed Egg Products | 4 | Eggs Hard Boiled: Shelled | Refrigerated | Hard Boiled Eggs Shelled | |
| Further Processed Egg Products | 5a | Cooked Egg Products, Ready-to-Eat (RTE) and Not Ready-to-Eat (NRTE) | Refrigerated | Unapproved colors & additives | Omelets, Egg Patties, Scrambled Eggs |
| Further Processed Egg Products | 5b | Cooked Egg Products, Ready-to-Eat (RTE) and Not Ready-to-Eat (NRTE) | Frozen | Unapproved colors & additives | Omelets, Egg Patties, Scrambled Eggs |
| Imitation Egg Products | 6a | Imitation Egg products and Egg Substitutes | Shelf-Stable | Unapproved colors & additives | Soy-based products; vegetable and grain- based products |
| Imitation Egg Products | 6b | Imitation Egg products and Egg Substitutes | Refrigerated | Unapproved colors & additives | 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 | Unapproved colors & additives | 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Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food: Draft Guidance for Industry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