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Why do we refrigerate eggs and other countries don’t?

When Americans travel abroad and visit a market or grocery store, some may encounter eggs for sales nowhere near a refrigerator. The Egg Safety Center has many readers who often ask a similar question: why is it safe to eat room temperature eggs in some parts of the world, but not in the USA? The

Keep Your Eggs Safe When the Power Goes Out

From summer thunderstorms to winter storms and other unexpected events, power outages can leave your refrigerator without power and raise concerns about food safety. When the power goes out, it is important to understand how to keep your food safe. Planning can help minimize the potential loss of food and reduce the risk of foodborne

The Heat is On So Keep ‘Em Cool

No matter where you live, it’s probably pretty safe to say the so-called “dog days of summer” are here. This time of year brings a lot of questions to the Egg Safety Center regarding egg refrigeration and freshness since summer brings a lot of great things like picnics and camping. However, these outings can easily

Happy National Egg Month!

May is here and it’s National Egg Month! Eggs are an excellent source of protein to help you stay full and energized throughout the day. Not only are eggs nutritious and affordable, they are also very easy to prepare in many different ways. Eggs can be boiled, fried or scrambled and used in a variety

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