Egg Safety

Now, there is no more standing at your refrigerator, wondering how long the eggs have been there.

The Eggs in Your Refrigerator

Do you know how old they are? You might remember when you bought them or you might not. Maybe they are still in the carton, or maybe you took the last few stragglers out to make more room on the shelf. You would like to think they have not been in there for that long, but you are really not sure. Is it worth the risk?

The Importance of Cooking Your Eggs

All foods have the potential to carry microorganisms or toxins that cause illness. Eggs, when not fresh or not handled properly, can pose serious risks to your health. The most common egg-borne bacterium is Salmonella Enteritidis. Infected eggs can cause illness when they’re eaten raw or undercooked.

Handle with Care

Salmonella and other bacteria multiply when eggs are stored at the wrong temperature and not cooked thoroughly. Proper storage and handling help keep your eggs fresh and decrease the risk of bacteria growth.

Check the appearance of the egg. Discard any cracked, broken, leaking or unclean eggs.
Refrigerate eggs on the middle or lower inside shelf (the coldest part of the refrigerator) and not in the door (the warmest).
Eggs should be stored at or below 40°F.
Don't keep eggs out of the refrigerator for more than two hours. If they sit out this long, then throw them away.
As with all food preparation, always wash your hands, equipment, utensils and work areas with warm, soapy water before and after handling eggs to reduce the transfer of bacteria.

Added Confidence and Freshness

The origin, handling and age of an egg are critical factors that can affect the quality and safety of the eggs you buy. With our patent-pending Freshness Dating & Traceability Coding, you will know with full confidence where your eggs came from and just how fresh each egg is. Freshness Dating & Traceability Coding creates a permanent, easy-to-read marking, so you are much less likely to ever crack a rotten egg.