All Questions
Tagged with eggs food-safety
87 questions
45
votes
11
answers
183k
views
How long can I keep eggs in the refrigerator?
To keep eggs useful and healthy, what is the average time I can keep them in refrigerator? Can I freeze, and re-use them after melting, or will they be useless or not healthy to eat?
- 883
33
votes
8
answers
36k
views
Is it safe to eat raw eggs?
I have a friend that is training for a marathon and he drinks 6 raw eggs before running (Yes, like Rocky) - is this safe?
- 7,586
29
votes
5
answers
656k
views
How long can eggs be unrefrigerated before becoming unsafe to eat?
A friend of mine accidentally left a carton of eggs on her counter, unrefrigerated, for three days. The eggs had been previously refrigerated both at the store and at home. Now she's planning to do ...
- 429
29
votes
10
answers
119k
views
Can I boil eggs in the same pot I'm boiling something else?
I know cooking the eggs kills the salmonella and that the risk is small even for raw eggs. However, I stopped boiling the eggs in the same pot I'm boiling something else, like potatoes, when I learnt ...
- 2,041
25
votes
1
answer
872
views
Sniffing out a rotten egg from the dozen
Is it possible to tell if an egg has gone off?
I am not referring to those eggs that have been especially brined to look like they've been sitting around for decades, but to fresh eggs you want to ...
21
votes
1
answer
83k
views
Are refrigerated hard boild eggs really unsafe after a week?
Most sites that I've googled (such as http://www.ochef.com/1009.htm, and http://whatscookingamerica.net/Q-A/eggs2.htm) say that refrigerated hard-boiled eggs need to be eaten within one week.
I'm a ...
- 350
18
votes
4
answers
5k
views
Can raw eggs be made safe with hot sugar in an Italian meringue?
I found this recipe which features Italian meringue as topping. After preparation, the meringue is not cooked further, yet the author claims that adding the sugar syrup alones has pasteurized (i.e. ...
- 283
15
votes
1
answer
7k
views
Is it safe to use the eggs leftover from egg wash (from dredging raw chicken) to make scrambled eggs?
As in, is it safe to consume the leftover beaten eggs in an egg wash (in contact with raw chicken) to make scrambled eggs?
Today I made buttermilk fried chicken. In the process of prepping, I ...
- 1,809
13
votes
4
answers
122k
views
How long do eggs last outside the refrigerator and out of the shell?
How long would eggs last out of the refrigerator and out of the shell?
This may be a strange question, but I'm planning on baking them afterwards. And I'll leave them out only around 6 hours at room ...
- 251
11
votes
2
answers
4k
views
Why not incorporate eggs at the last moment when making crepes?
My question is about the sequence/timing of adding the ingredients.
In all crepes recipes I have seen, eggs are added before the batter is mixed. I wonder if it would make sense to add them after.
Two ...
- 737
11
votes
4
answers
9k
views
Cracked egg leaves egg white residue. Should I worry about the other eggs?
I had an egg crack in the carton and cover the other eggs with egg white. I consider the cracked egg a lost cause, but what about the splash damage? Are the eggs that have received an inadvertent egg ...
- 168
11
votes
2
answers
16k
views
Chocolate mousse with cooked eggs?
Most recipes I have seen for mousse require you to use egg yolks and don't involve any cooking of the egg. It's my understanding that when an egg's yolk is still soft (or not cooked at all in this ...
- 1,081
10
votes
2
answers
2k
views
How does salmonella get into eggs?
Since a few hundred million eggs have been recalled, I'm wondering how salmonella gets into eggs in the first place.
Is it getting on the shells from the environment (or the hen)? Is it inside the egg?...
- 327
10
votes
2
answers
149k
views
Shelf life of soft or medium boiled eggs?
Its easy to google and find information on the shelf life of hard-boiled eggs from seemingly authoritative sources. It seems roughly 1 week when refrigerated is the going shelf life I see quoted.
...
- 1,190
10
votes
2
answers
6k
views
Is Salmonella from eggs a US-only problem?
A google for "Europe egg wash" will show up a lot of interesting results about differences in Egg processing and storage.
NPR says European chickens are vaccinated against Salmonella; and that US ...
10
votes
1
answer
7k
views
Is the print on eggs safe for consumption?
I notice that many eggs nowadays have print on them that states the expiration date of the egg. I have only see the print in pink. Are these print safe for consumption, for example, if I boil an egg ...
- 109
9
votes
2
answers
562k
views
Is it safe to leave cooked poultry at room temperature overnight? [duplicate]
Assuming that I've already cooked the poultry (or eggs) to recommended temperatures - does it need to be refrigerated immediately, or is it safe to eat if it's been left at room temperature overnight?
- 2,197
9
votes
2
answers
17k
views
How long does it take to cook eggs safely as a function of temperature?
The FDA recommends cooking eggs (or dishes containing them) to 160°F (71°C) for safety. However, I know it's possible to make them safe by cooking for a longer period of time at a lower temperature.
...
- 58.6k
9
votes
4
answers
107k
views
Cracked Eggs & Safety
I bought some fresh eggs the other day which don't expire until next month.
They've remained in the fridge in their carton. I just realised that a few of the eggs are cracked.
Is it still safe to ...
- 93
9
votes
2
answers
3k
views
When did the US start refrigerating eggs on a regular basis?
Does anyone recall when refrigerated eggs became the norm in the US? I seem to remember buying eggs in the large grocery stores off the shelf--not refrigerated--as recently as the 1990s. I lived in ...
- 91
9
votes
1
answer
4k
views
How long Pasteurized Eggs can be refrigerated?
I routinely pasteurize eggs in batches of 12 so if I don't have time for a full breakfast in the morning, I crack a few open in a glass of milk with some protein powder.
The approach I've been using ...
- 551
8
votes
6
answers
18k
views
Why do Duck eggs have longer expiry than Chicken Eggs?
Duck eggs seem to get about a 6-week extension on their expiry date over chicken eggs. The latest pack I bought yesterday (Mar 19) expire May 25th, whereas the chicken eggs, at best, expire mid-April)....
- 9,641
8
votes
3
answers
163k
views
Egg safety. When to eat and when to not eat
I have a question about eggs and when it is safe to eat them.
I've read online that there are 2 ways to test if an egg is safe to eat or not (without cracking it open):
Float test: Get a massive ...
- 221
7
votes
3
answers
18k
views
What is the danger of salmonella in 'home laid eggs' and how should I clean them?
I have a question additional to this question How does salmonella get into eggs. This tells me that salmonella is mostly found on the shell of an egg. However, eggs are treated (typically washed) such ...
- 1,129
7
votes
1
answer
537
views
Safety of Egg Yolk Glaze
Yesterday I baked a special loaf of bread with an egg yolk glaze. After it was mostly cooled I covered it with plastic wrap and set it on the counter to be served today. I am now concerned that I ...
- 1,372
6
votes
2
answers
544
views
Is it dangerous or unhygienic to deshell an egg over the bin?
I have been reprimanded at work for de-shelling egg over an open bin. My hand is not touching the bin, as it is opened via the foot pedal. So is it dangerous or unhygienic to deshell an egg over the ...
- 61
6
votes
2
answers
4k
views
How can I buy or make pasteurized eggs?
Many recipes for the raw-egg yolk sauces and dressings suggest using pasteurized eggs for safety, and say they are available in stores. I've never seen them for sale anywhere. Generally I accept the ...
- 18k
6
votes
2
answers
50k
views
Are these eggs rotten?
I have a carton of fresh eggs here. They don't expire until this time next month. They don't float in a large bowl of water. But many of these ones after being hard boiled have a very strong sulfur ...
- 61
6
votes
4
answers
35k
views
How long can century eggs last refrigerated and unrefrigerated?
How long can century eggs last for refrigerated and unrefrigerated? I have some slightly cracked eggs from a friend who has stored it for months in his refrigerator.
A few comments from this blog ...
- 207
6
votes
2
answers
1k
views
Do duck eggs require extra safety precautions?
The answer to a recent question on the Law Stack Exchange ("Is it illegal to sell duck eggs in Austria?") establishes that fresh duck eggs are (or were) illegal to sell in Austria without a ...
- 388
5
votes
3
answers
59k
views
Does microwaving eggs kill salmonella?
If eggs are thoroughly washed and of course beaten before microwaving, and after the process I can find no liquid, is there a possibility that salmonella is still there, or does it die from high ...
- 153
5
votes
1
answer
1k
views
Food safety of custard slice
A recipe to make custard slices involves cooking egg yolks with milk, sugar, flour and gelatine to 80 degrees Celsius, then folding in beaten egg whites (beaten with a small amount of lemon juice and ...
- 153
5
votes
2
answers
15k
views
What is the recommended temperature for cooking eggs?
Omelette, scrambled eggs etc. Are there any visual cues by which you could know if the eggs are "Safely cooked"?
- 5,875
5
votes
2
answers
80k
views
Is it safe to store batter/dough that contains eggs?
I sometimes like to make a large batch of pancake butter or cornbread dough, and fry/bake it whenever I want some freshly made pancakes or cornbread. Both these liquids contain eggs. Is is safe to ...
- 319
5
votes
2
answers
3k
views
Bag-cooked omelettes turning gray when stored in the fridge
So, we found the omelette in a bag recipe, and decided to use it. Pretty simple, beat the eggs, drop in ingredients, (Usually either Great Value Mozzarella, Fiesta Blend Cheese, or Cheddar) and some ...
5
votes
1
answer
551
views
Can old eggs affect my Creme Brulee?
I have about a dozen eggs which are very near the expiration date and about half a dozen week or so old eggs.
Now I thought I could either take advantage and whip up a Creme Brulee.
My question is, ...
- 153
5
votes
1
answer
2k
views
Reheating boiled eggs for scotch eggs
I recently boiled a duck egg for 7 mins and then immediately placed into iced water, where I let it sit for 10 mins.
I then proceeded to place the cold egg into a water bath set at a temperature of ...
- 51
5
votes
3
answers
31k
views
Are reddish egg whites safe to eat?
5 minutes ago I cracked an egg and was surprised with an orange, reddish egg white. It has the color of light fish sauce. The chalazae is red. I would assume that the reddish color comes from the ...
- 4,708
4
votes
1
answer
17k
views
White areas in egg yolk
I cracked open three eggs in a pan and in one of them the yolk looked mottled and it looked like swirly white areas inside the yolk. (I am not referring to the chalaza stringy bit or the germinal disk)...
- 1,212
4
votes
0
answers
139
views
Discovered 2 eggs cracked in late stage of brining
One more week to go brining my salted chicken eggs. I just saw 2 eggs with cracks that were not there earlier. Do I need to take them out or will it be ok? I have 5 days left.
- 41
3
votes
2
answers
2k
views
Would baking a cake for 2 hours at 350 degrees F be safe to eat if it's still moist?
I'm trying to modify a recipe for a cake which calls for 3 cups of shredded butter nut squash. I thought I could replace this with roughly the same amount of pureed pumpkin (like what you would get in ...
- 1,081
3
votes
3
answers
543
views
It's adequate to clean egg shell to cook with it?
If I want to cook natural farm eggs with its shell at low temperature (65C-150F) for 20-30mins and they have some dirt at shell is better to clean it or not?
If it's better to clean it what's the ...
- 155
3
votes
2
answers
9k
views
Can salmonella show up in a raw-egg product once it has already been made?
I know raw eggs should be avoided, especially by sensitive people (children, pregnant women), as they may contain salmonella. Let's say I make a big tub of ice cream, with raw eggs, and several people ...
- 3,050
3
votes
2
answers
822
views
blood in poultry farm white egg
I brought four-five eggs day before yesterday and today when I cracked one I saw blood in it, rest others were fine.
It doesn't look like a drop of blood fall upon it, it looks like I can't separate ...
- 131
3
votes
1
answer
3k
views
Worried about raw eggs, Salmonella, and pasta maker.
I recently got a pasta maker as a gift. The instructions clearly say to NEVER use water on it.
My main concern is the raw egg in the pasta dough. How do I make sure the pasta maker is safe for future ...
- 31
3
votes
1
answer
5k
views
Raw Eggs, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough...And Freezing
I have often heard the warning that one should not eat raw chocolate chip cookie dough which contains raw eggs, due to the risk (however slight) of salmonella. (I should also say I have not always ...
- 18.3k
3
votes
2
answers
27k
views
Safe to leave eggs in water overnight?
I want to have boiled eggs in the morning when I wake up. For this I want to use a standard rice cooker.
My plan is to add the eggs and water before going to bed, set a timer and go sleep.
Is it ...
3
votes
1
answer
11k
views
Once unwashed eggs have been refrigerated, must they remain so?
Other questions on this site have addressed the fact that unwashed eggs do not need refrigeration because they are protected by a "cuticle". Washing removes the cuticle, and therefore ...
- 145
3
votes
1
answer
763
views
What is this brown mass on this egg?
I boiled an egg and while eating it I found this brown mass. It's not gooey - I tested whether I could squeeze it out, but it just ripped with the rest of the egg white.
Update: another egg in this ...
- 153
3
votes
1
answer
1k
views
How to store batter (contains raw eggs) under 41 degrees F?
We had a food inspector come by today and they had recommend that we store our batter (contains raw eggs) in an ice bucket at 41ºF (5ºC) or below at all times.
I feel that this process is a bit ...
- 31