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The CA SEFS stands for the California Shell Egg Food Safety Complaint entails that eggs being purchased at any grocery store in California are required to go through multiple levels of testing to reduce the risks of Salmonella Enteritidis contamination. Salmonella is the number one leading cause for food borne illnesses associated with raw shells. The CA SEFS is stated in the California Code of Regulations title 3 section 1350. The 3 CCR 1350 has two parts to its regulation system. The first opportunity to reduce the chances of contracting salmonella started in July of 2013. During this first phase regulations were made on egg producers who own a flock of 3,000 birds or more are required to receive vaccinations, implement a SE environmental monitoring program, Chick Paper testing, and also prevention measures that comply with the national Food and Drug Administration code 21 CFR Part 118. The second phase took place in january of 2015 and included changes among enclosure requirements for egg producers of any flock size and also requiring a label stamp on each egg shell that proves the eggs are approved by the California Shell Egg Food Safety Compliant. The purpose of these regulations are to ensure the eggs being sold in grocery stores are safe for consumers and we know that we are putting quality products in our bodies. Another aspect that is positive among these regulations are being able to consume raw cookie dough without the worry of catching salmonella. 

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