T613T if you are in the USA, you are being cheated. You should report this to your state Department of consumer protection.
The USDA allows a variance of 3.3% into the next lower weight class, but that requires a weight of 1.92 ounces.
(a) The weight classes for U.S. Consumer Grades for Shell Eggs shall be as indicated
in Table I of this section and shall apply to all consumer grades.
Table I — U.S. Weight Classes for Consumer Grades for Shell Eggs
Size or weight class Minimum net weight per
dozen (ounces)
Minimum net weight 30
per dozen (pounds)
Minimum net weight for
individual eggs at rate
per dozen (ounces)
Jumbo ………………………..30
Extra large ………………….27
Large …………………………24
Medium ……………………..21
Small …………………………18
Peewee ………………………15
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(b) A lot average tolerance of 3.3 percent for individual eggs in the next lower weight
class is permitted as long as no individual case within the lot exceeds 5 percent.