Meet UEP’s Food Safety Expert, Oscar Garrison

Egg safety is a top priority for egg farmers from the farm to your plate. To ensure safety practices, United Egg Producers sponsors the Egg Safety Center, the leading resource for egg safety on the farm, in the store and your kitchen.  Who is the source of all this eggcellent information? Oscar Garrison is a

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‘Eggsellent’ Health Benefits is Theme of World Egg Day

  World Egg Day is October 11 and this year the global campaign focuses on five key benefits of eggs. Eggs are among the most nutritious foods on the planet and a fantastic source of protein A single egg contains 14 essential nutrients including vitamins A, B, D and E, as well as being a

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New Year, New You!

Have you resolved to eat healthier and exercise in 2022?  Eggs, packed with 6 grams of protein and 8 essential vitamins and minerals can help you meet your goal! Eggs help refuel muscles and are the optimal food for post-workout recovery.   They are also an excellent sources of choline, which promotes normal cell activity, liver

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‘Tis the Season to be Baking

It’s that time of year.  Deck the halls, don gay apparel, light the yule log and bake your favorite cookies, breads, and desserts to share with family and friends! Keep “Tis the Season to be Jolly” in this busy time.  Check out these ten tips to make wonderful treats and have time to enjoy the

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Celebrate World Egg Day – Excellent Protein for Every Stage of Life

World Egg Day is October 12 and this year’s focus is on the crucial role that eggs play throughout our lives as an excellent source of the highest quality protein, vitamins, and minerals. Before Birth Proteins are the building blocks of life and it’s never too soon to benefit from the positive power of eggs. Full

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Keep this Unwanted “Guest” Away from Your Summer Picnic

Enjoying the great outdoors with friends and family is one of the highlights of summer! But there’s one guest you do not want at your picnic: bacteria. Harmful bacteria can grow when food safety isn’t made a priority. Keep food safe and still have a great time at the picnic. Keep it Clean Before preparing

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Safe in the Summer Sunshine!

Summer months welcome long days of sunshine and casual gatherings with food, family and friends.  Picnics, backyard BBQs, cooking out by the pool – all of these kick off the summer season and delicious food completes the celebrations.  The Egg Safety Center has a few simple guidelines to make sure everyone has a sweet and

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A Perfect Start for Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day can start off perfectly with breakfast in bed!  Many Moms look forward to having this delicious treat surrounded by their family.   Dad and kids, if you’re cooking, here are some practical egg safety tips to keep Mom’s meal special. First, always, wash hands in warm soapy water before preparing any food. Start with

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What is Better than Homemade Ice Cream?

What is better than homemade ice cream made with eggs, sugar, and love?  Making this luscious treat is a family tradition for many.  Now that warm weather is here it’s the perfect time to make ice cream! Eggs are an important ingredient for delicious ice cream.  But, it’s critical to follow these tips so everyone can

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Looking for Quick and Easy Meals? Try Egg Products

Egg products offer a great option for meals and snacks when it’s not always convenient to fix shell eggs.  These products include whole eggs, egg whites and egg yolks in frozen, refrigerated liquid and dried forms. Liquid and dried egg whites go through a pasteurization step, killing any microorganisms that may be present in the

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