The egg is a versatile food with many options available for today’s consumers. Shell eggs are the raw eggs that are available in retail stores. Grade of eggs, AA, A, or B, is determined by the interior quality of the egg and the appearance/condition of the shell. Eggs can be brown or white eggs. Egg sizes
Read MoreThere’s no better time to brush up on proper egg safety than during Food Safety Education Month, which is recognized each September. According to foodsafety.gov, there are about 48 million cases of foodborne illness reported annually, which means that roughly 1 in 6 Americans experience food poisoning each year. Keep these egg-dos and egg-don’ts in
Read MoreFrom the farm to the grocery store, careful handling of eggs ensures their quality and safety. Once in your grocery bag, it is important to follow these tips to keep eggs stay safe for your family to eat and enjoy. Once home, refrigerate eggs immediately. Store eggs in the coldest part of the refrigerator, not
Read MoreLeftovers are the best part of traditional holiday meals! However, if not properly stored and reheated, all those little tubs filled with food just begging for a spoon to be dipped into them could pose a risk. To avoid contracting a foodborne illness, remember the two-hour rule. Any food that has been left out for
Read MoreEgg Safety Center is your resource for the safe cooking, handling and storage of eggs. Below are the five top questions from consumers. “I accidentally left a carton of eggs out on the counter overnight. Are these eggs safe to eat?” The short answer is, “No.” After eggs are refrigerated on the farm, it’s
Read MoreProper cooking is the last step in ensuring the safety of the eggs your family eats. Adequate cooking brings eggs to a temperature high enough to destroy bacteria that might be present in the egg yolk or egg white. The table below provides a guide on the proper temperature to cook eggs: Part of
Read MoreSummer 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
Read MoreEgg 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
Read MoreBake Peppermint Meringue Kisses for a romantic evening or a simple treat for the family! The Incredible Egg explains how to prepare 60 meringue kisses with 4 ingredients and 3 steps! Before you start, it is important to note that this recipe is best with fresh eggs. This makes it easier to separate the yolk
Read MoreWhether you are a football fan or just enjoy the half-time show, I think everyone can agree that the best part is the food! Before we get started, it is important to remember these egg safety tips. When buying eggs, open the carton and make sure none of the eggs have cracks in them. Cracked
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