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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Reviewed 11/1/2023<br>
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<h2>Egg Safety</h2>
<p>Eggs are a staple in most households. But not every cook knows how to handle them. And when mistakes happen, food poisoning can occur.</p>
<p>To avoid getting sick, follow these easy tips for when buying, storing and cooking eggs. </p>
<p>How to buy eggs</p>
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    <li>Only buy eggs that have been kept cold.</li>
    <li>Don't buy cracked eggs.</li>
    <li>White eggs and brown eggs are similar in nutrition.</li>
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<p>How to store eggs</p>
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    <li>Keep the refrigerator temperature at 40 degrees or lower.</li>
    <li>Place eggs in the main part of the refrigerator (not the door).</li>
    <li>Store eggs in their original carton.</li>
    <li>Keep track of the expiration date.</li>
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<p>How to cook eggs</p>
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    <li>Cook eggs thoroughly to kill salmonella and other bacteria that may be inside.</li>
    <li>Cook eggs until the yolks are solid.</li>
    <li>Refrigerate hard boiled eggs within 2 hours. Use within 1 week.</li>
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<p><strong>Sources</strong></p>
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    <li>U.S. Department of Agriculture. "Shell Eggs from Farm to Table." <a href="https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/eggs/shell-eggs-farm-table" target="_blank">https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/eggs/shell-eggs-farm-table</a>.&nbsp;</li>
    <li>U.S. Food and Drug Administration. "What You Need to Know About Egg Safety." <a href="https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/what-you-need-know-about-egg-safety" target="_blank">https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/what-you-need-know-about-egg-safety</a>.&nbsp;</li>
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