Egg facility inspections in WA still falling short of state requirements

By: Aspen Ford

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: July 31, 2026

Words: 412

Last Updated: 3 days, 19 hours ago

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Washington’s Department of Agriculture did not complete hundreds of mandated inspections at egg production and packing plants for the past two years, posing health risks to consumers, according to a new state audit.

The agency says it lacks the staff to meet the requirements and is drafting language to update state inspection regulations for egg facilities.

The department failed to complete 97% of required quarterly inspections of egg packing plants between state fiscal years …

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