The Norman Transcript

August 27, 2010

Egg safety tips


The Norman Transcript

NORMAN — What you can do to reduce your risk of becoming infected with Salmonella Enteritidis, the strain associated with the massive egg recall by two Iowa farms:

· Keep eggs refrigerated at all times

· Get rid of cracked or dirty eggs

· Wash your hands, cooking utensils and preparation surfaces with soap and water after contact with raw eggs

· Cook eggs until both the white and the yolk are firm and eat them promptly after cooking

· Don't keep eggs warm or at room temperature for more than two hours

· Refrigerate unused or leftover egg-containing foods promptly

· Avoid eating raw eggs, including at restaurants

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention