What's Cookin' Newsletter | A Dozen Egg Safety Tips

Eggs are a very popular and versatile food. They must be handled with care. We have providedsafety tips for purchasing, storing and preparing eggs. Remember eggs are considered a food allergen.
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 Shop for Eggs Safely

1. Only buy eggs sold from a refrigerator.
2. Check that eggs are clean and shells are not cracked.
3. Check the sell-by or expiration date and don’t buy out of date eggs.
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 Store Eggs Correctly

4. Refrigerate within two hours.
5. Store on refrigerator shelf, not in the door.
6. Use eggs in shells within three weeks.
7. Discard hard-boiled eggs within one week.
8. Eat leftover cooked egg dishes within three to four days.
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 Prepare Eggs Properly

9. Wash hands and surfaces with hot, soapy water before and after they come in contact with eggs.
10. Cook eggs until both the yolk and white are firm.
11. Egg dishes should be cooked to 160 degrees.
12. Never eat raw eggs or products that contain them.