What process is mandated by American production laws that contrasts sharply with EU regulations regarding egg preparation?
Answer
Washing or scrubbing eggs clean before packaging.
A significant divergence in food safety regimes exists between the European Union and markets like the United States concerning egg preparation. In the US, production laws generally mandate that eggs must be washed or scrubbed thoroughly to achieve external cleanliness. This mandatory washing step is often implemented to mitigate higher baseline levels of Salmonella associated with farming practices in that system. The consequence of this washing is the complete removal of the egg's natural outer barrier, the bloom or cuticle, which necessitates constant refrigeration post-packaging to control bacterial proliferation.
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