HF 3509 Minnesota House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Eggs allowed to be donated past their quality assurance date.

This bill allows grocery stores to donate eggs past their quality assurance date to food banks instead of discarding them. It modifies Minnesota law to permit donation of Grade AA eggs after 31 days or Grade A eggs after 46 days past their pack date, provided the eggs: remain in original packaging, were previously graded, stay refrigerated, are distributed within 30 days of the quality date, and carry specific labels including "Donated Eggs - Not for Resale." The change directly affects retailers who would otherwise remove these eggs from sale and food assistance programs receiving the donations. It creates a clear pathway for safe donation while maintaining labeling and handling requirements.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 19, 2026 Last action Feb 23, 2026
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Feb 19, 2026
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