{"id":12026,"date":"2019-11-14T02:24:34","date_gmt":"2019-11-14T02:24:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/foodhandlerscards.com\/blog\/?p=11972"},"modified":"2019-11-14T10:07:54","modified_gmt":"2019-11-14T10:07:54","slug":"salmonella-eggs-and-food-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/foodhandleru.com\/blog\/food-safety-news\/salmonella-eggs-and-food-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Eggs and Salmonella Dangers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Eggs aren\u2019t just for breakfast anymore. Low-carbohydrate diets finds more people consuming eggs, but th<span class=\"ILfuVd\"><span class=\"e24Kjd\">ere can be health risks if eggs are not handled, stored, and prepared safely.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Eggs &#8211; just like raw meat, poultry and fish &#8211; must be properly stored, handled and cooked &#8211; to be safe. Eggs that appear normal can contain a germ called Salmonella that can make you sick, especially if you eat raw or lightly cooked eggs. Eggs are safe when you handle and cook them properly.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"  style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19039 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/foodhandleru.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/eggs_salmonella_food_illness_food_safety_001_shutterstock_690438202.jpg?_t=1567653463\" alt=\"eggs_salmonella_food_illness_food_safety\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"http:\/\/foodhandleru.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/eggs_salmonella_food_illness_food_safety_001_shutterstock_690438202.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/foodhandleru.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/eggs_salmonella_food_illness_food_safety_001_shutterstock_690438202-125x83.jpg 125w, http:\/\/foodhandleru.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/eggs_salmonella_food_illness_food_safety_001_shutterstock_690438202-225x150.jpg 225w, http:\/\/foodhandleru.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/eggs_salmonella_food_illness_food_safety_001_shutterstock_690438202-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t<figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\" >\n\t\t\t<span class=\"media-credit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/eggs-green-paper-package-one-painted-690438202\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" >Image Source: Shutterstock<\/a><\/span>\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t<\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"clear: both; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<p>Some unbroken fresh shell eggs may contain <i>Salmonella enteritidis<\/i> bacteria that can cause foodborne illness. While the number of eggs affected is quite small, there have been some scattered outbreaks in the last few years.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"help-box\">\r\n<div class=\"help-title\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-right: 15px;\" src=\"http:\/\/foodhandleru.com\/index_files\/food_safety_training_banner_icon.png\" alt=\"Food Safety Training\" width=\"39\" height=\"39\" align=\"absmiddle\" \/> Food Safety Training - 10% OFF Sale<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"help-link\"><a class=\"help-button\" title=\"Food Safety Training\" href=\"http:\/\/foodhandleru.com\/food_safety_state_map.html\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"nofollow\" >More\/Enroll<\/a><\/div>\r\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\r\n<div style=\"margin: 15px 0px 0px 10px; font-weight: normal; font-size: 14px;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Learn about foodborne hazards and pathogens, cross contamination, temperature controls, cleaning and sanitation methods, and the best practices to prevent foodborne illnesses.<\/li>\r\n<li>Food Manager ANSI Certification: SALE $99.00<\/li>\r\n<li>Food Handler ANSI Training for only $7.00!<\/li>\r\n<li>Enter Promo \"train10off\" at Checkout<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<h3>What are the symptoms of a <em>Salmonella<\/em> infection?<\/h3>\n<p>Symptoms typically appear 6 to 48 hours after eating\u00a0 contaminated food, though this period is sometimes much longer.\u00a0 Some people can have diarrhea many times a day for several days and the sick person may need to be hospitalized.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"  style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-19041 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/foodhandlerscards.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/eggs_salmonella_food_illness_food_safety_002.jpg?_t=1567653693\" alt=\"eggs_salmonella_food_illness_food_safety_002\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" \/>\t\t<figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\" >\n\t\t\t<span class=\"media-credit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-illustration\/bacteria-lactobacillus-3d-illustration-normal-flora-1104385652\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" >Image Source: Shutterstock<\/a><\/span>\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t<\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"clear: both; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<p>In most cases, <em>Salmonella <\/em>illness lasts 4\u20137 days and people recover without antibiotic treatment. Symptoms include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Diarrhea<\/li>\n<li>Fever<\/li>\n<li>Abdominal cramps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Contact your doctor or healthcare provider if you have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>High fever (temperature over 101.5\u00b0F).<\/li>\n<li>Diarrhea for more than 3 days that is not improving.<\/li>\n<li>Bloody stools.<\/li>\n<li>Prolonged vomiting that prevents you from keeping liquids down.<\/li>\n<li>Signs of dehydration, such as:\n<ul>\n<li>Making very little urine.<\/li>\n<li>Dry mouth and throat.<\/li>\n<li>Dizziness when standing up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"clear: both; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"  style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-18019 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/foodhandlerscards.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/foodillness_foodsafety_001_shutterstock_1322818331.jpg?_t=1567653450\" alt=\"gastroenteritis-food-safety\" width=\"1024\" height=\"610\" \/>\t\t<figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\" >\n\t\t\t<span class=\"media-credit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-vector\/gastroenteritis-viral-disease-that-caused-by-1322818331\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" >Image Source: Shutterstock<\/a><\/span>\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t<\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<h3>How can I reduce my chance of getting a <em>Salmonella<\/em> infection?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Consider buying and using pasteurized eggs and egg products, which are widely available.<\/li>\n<li>Keep eggs refrigerated at 40\u00b0F (4\u00b0C) or colder at all times. Only buy eggs from stores and suppliers that keep them refrigerated.<\/li>\n<li>Discard cracked or dirty eggs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Groups Vulnerable to FoodIllness<\/h3>\n<p>Older adults, infants, and people with weakened immune systems, such as those with HIV\/AIDS, diabetes, or an organ transplant, may get a more serious illness that can even be life-threatening.<\/p>\n<p><em>Salmonella<\/em> can cause intestinal infections that can be serious (or even fatal) especially for people who are at higher risk of foodborne illness such as young children, elderly, and those who have a weakened immune system.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-19025 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/foodhandlerscards.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/vulnerable_at_risk_groups_food_illness_safety.jpg?_t=1567653450\" alt=\"vulnerable_at_risk_groups_food_illness_safety\" width=\"1024\" height=\"531\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<h3>Storing, Handling and Cooking Eggs<\/h3>\n<p>Knowing how to safely buy, store, handle and cook eggs, and the foods that contain eggs, is important. Read on for a quick review of egg handling, preparation, storage and safety.<\/p>\n<h3>Storage Tips<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Refrigerate at 45\u00b0F or below. Do not freeze.<\/li>\n<li>Store shell eggs in their case and away from foods with strong odors, such as fish, cabbage, or onions.<br \/>\nRotate: first in, first out.<\/li>\n<li>Eggs can be kept refrigerated in their carton for at least four to five weeks beyond the pack date.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Handling Tips<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Always wash hands when handling eggs.<\/li>\n<li>Take out only as many eggs as needed for immediate use.<\/li>\n<li>Do not stack egg trays near the grill.<\/li>\n<li>Use only clean, un-cracked eggs.<\/li>\n<li>Eggs should not be washed before using. They are washed and sanitized before they are packed.<\/li>\n<li>Never mix the shell with the internal contents of an egg.<\/li>\n<li>Do not re-use a container after it has had a raw egg mixture in it. Clean and sanitize it thoroughly before using it again.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Cooking Tips<\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s not necessary to cook eggs until hard or rubbery in order to kill any bacteria that may be present. <span class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn\"><span class=\"e24Kjd\">Always cook <b>eggs<\/b> until both the white and yolk are firm. Casseroles and other dishes containing <b>eggs<\/b> should be cooked to a <b>safe<\/b> minimum internal <b>temperature<\/b> of 160\u00b0F. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"  style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19077 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/foodhandleru.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/eggs_salmonella_food_illness_food_safety_005_shutterstock_654685762.jpg\" alt=\"eggs_salmonella_food_illness_food_safety\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"http:\/\/foodhandleru.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/eggs_salmonella_food_illness_food_safety_005_shutterstock_654685762.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/foodhandleru.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/eggs_salmonella_food_illness_food_safety_005_shutterstock_654685762-225x169.jpg 225w, http:\/\/foodhandleru.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/eggs_salmonella_food_illness_food_safety_005_shutterstock_654685762-113x85.jpg 113w, http:\/\/foodhandleru.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/eggs_salmonella_food_illness_food_safety_005_shutterstock_654685762-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/foodhandleru.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/eggs_salmonella_food_illness_food_safety_005_shutterstock_654685762-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t<figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\" >\n\t\t\t<span class=\"media-credit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/salmonella-bacterium-drawn-on-chicken-eggs-654685762\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" >Image Source: shutterstock<\/a><\/span>\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t<\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"clear: both; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<h3>Summary<\/h3>\n<p>Eggs &#8211; just like raw meat, poultry and fish &#8211; must be properly stored, handled and cooked &#8211; to be safe. Eggs that appear normal can contain a germ called Salmonella that can make you sick, especially if you eat raw or lightly cooked eggs. Eggs are safe when you handle and cook them properly.<\/p>\n<p>#NationalEggDay is observed annually on June 3 . It is not only the perfect time to celebrate by trying a new egg recipe, but also to refresh you food safety knowledge and procedures on eggs.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>References<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>USDA (2006, August). <i>Egg Products and Food Safety.<\/i><br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.fsis.usda.gov\/Fact_Sheets\/Egg_Products_and_Food_Safety\/index.asp<\/li>\n<li>Food Safety and Inspection Service (2006, May). <i>Shell Eggs from Farm to Table.<\/i><br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.fsis.usda.gov\/Fact_Sheets\/Focus_On_Shell_Eggs\/index.asp<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Eggs &#8211; just like raw meat, poultry and fish &#8211; must be properly stored, handled and cooked &#8211; to be safe. Eggs that appear normal can contain a germ called Salmonella that can make you sick, especially if you eat raw or lightly cooked eggs. Eggs are safe when you handle and cook them properly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":19039,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[44],"tags":[43,48],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/foodhandleru.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12026"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/foodhandleru.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/foodhandleru.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/foodhandleru.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/foodhandleru.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12026"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"http:\/\/foodhandleru.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12026\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19078,"href":"http:\/\/foodhandleru.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12026\/revisions\/19078"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/foodhandleru.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19039"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/foodhandleru.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12026"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/foodhandleru.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12026"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/foodhandleru.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12026"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}