Eggs need TLC
Buy Clean - Keep Cool - Cook Well

Eggs need TLC

Enjoying eggs safely – treat them with TLC

Eggs are a nutritional powerhouse food providing 13 vitamins and minerals, high quality protein and antioxidants. However, as with chicken, meat, seafood and dairy products there can be health risks if eggs are not stored, handled and prepared safely.

We all have a role to play to ensure eggs are safe and nutritious, to avoid egg-associated Salmonella outbreaks. This is why eggs need TLC – buy clean, keep cool and cook well!

Top tips to enjoy eggs safely:

• Don’t buy dirty or cracked eggs
• Store eggs in the fridge in their own cartons
• Take the same precautions with eggs as you would with meat, seafood and dairy products
• Cook eggs and foods containing eggs thoroughly

This site offers a range of resources about egg safety for consumers, food businesses, egg retailers, distributors and producers. Please select a link from the list opposite for more information.

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