Are both farms subject to the Egg Safety Rule?
Yes, Wright County Egg in Iowa and Hillandale Farms of Iowa, Inc. are considered large egg producers with 50,000 or more laying hens. Therefore, they are subject to the rule that came into effect on July 9, 2010. The Egg Safety Rule requires preventive measures during the production of eggs in poultry houses and requires subsequent refrigeration during storage and transportation.