example:
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If the code reads 045, the eggs were packaged on February 14.
This system helps consumers quickly determine how fresh the eggs are before buying them.
The Plant Code
Near the Julian date, you may also see a code starting with “P” followed by four numbers.
This is known as the plant code.
The plant code identifies the facility where the eggs were processed and packaged.
This code becomes especially important if there is a food safety recall. Consumers can check the plant code to determine whether their eggs
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