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Your Guide to Egg Safety—From the Farm to Your Fridge

On the Farm Providing safe, quality food for consumers is a top priority for egg producers across the United States. Egg producers start by implementing both mandatory and voluntary on-farm egg safety programs like the ones below. FDA Egg Safety Rule State Egg Quality Assurance Programs UEP “5-Star” Egg Safety Program Hazard Analysis and Critical

Double yolks: What do they mean and are they safe?

Usually an egg includes one yolk and the egg white, but sometimes the egg will include a double yolk. If you crack open an egg and see a double yolk, is it safe to eat? The answer is that it’s not only perfectly safe to eat, but is said to bring good luck when you find

Updated Q&A on Avian Influenza

Despite egg farmers rigorous biosecurity efforts avian influenza has been found on commercial egg farms in the U.S. Egg farmers continue to be vigilant in biosecurity measures to limit the spread of the disease. It’s important to note avian influenza cannot be transmitted through safely handled and properly cooked eggs. The strains of AI that

Celebrate Quiche Loraine Day

May 20 is National Quiche Lorraine Day. To celebrate Quiche Lorraine Day safely, make sure you start with eggs stored in the coldest part of your refrigerator in the original carton. Wash your hands before handling or preparing eggs. Make sure you adequately cook your eggs, bringing them to a temperature high enough to destroy

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