As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, consumer demand for eggs sold at retail locations has increased. Additional shell eggs for consumers are available, but appropriately labeled retail packaging is not available for them. Some of the eggs are in flats that typically hold 30 eggs, usually are sold to institutions and restaurants, and are not labeled. Other available eggs could be placed in cartons, but appropriately labeled cartons are not available for all such eggs. To meet the increased demand for shell eggs in light of the limited availability of retail packaging, the agency is providing temporary flexibility regarding certain packaging and labeling requirements for shell eggs.