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Get an Egg Safety Re-FRESH-er this National Food Safety Education Month

There’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

Holiday Leftovers 101

Leftovers 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

Cooking eggs to the right temperature

Proper 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

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

National Eggnog Month – Make It Safely!

Did you know eggnog dates back to the 13th century? Today variations of this thick, spiced egg and milk drink are enjoyed in countries around the world. December is National Eggnog Month, and this is a favorite drink for many families during the holidays. Eggs are the starring ingredient, and the FDA recommends using

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

Love eggs this Valentine’s Day

Making special plans or an indulgent meal for Valentine’s Day? Desserts and treats made with eggs can be an indulgent way to celebrate. What’s more synonymous with Valentine’s Day than kisses? These Meringue Kisses from the Incredible Egg will satisfy your sweet tooth. Or share this buttercream frosting , these eclairs, or other desserts with your

Celebrate Super Bowl Sunday with Eggs

No football game is bigger than the Super Bowl, so why not bring these big game deviled eggs? Or if you want a different take on deviled eggs you can try these with bacon & cheddar or these picked versions. The Food Network takes eggs a step further with this 7-layer deviled egg dip. Everyone

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