Healthy eating is more than just counting calories or picking nutrient-rich foods. The best healthy eating plans also include fun and easy safe food handling, cooking, and storage practices to keep food poisoning and foodborne illnesses at bay. Following these easy steps at home can help keep you and your family safe.
Buying
When choosing eggs, make sure they are clean with no cracks in the shells.
Leftovers
Refrigerate any leftover cooked egg dishes promptly and enjoy them within 3 to 4 days.
Handling
Always wash your hands, utensils, and surfaces with hot, soapy water before and after handling raw eggs to avoid cross-contamination.
Cooking
Cook eggs until both the yolk and white are firm. For dishes containing eggs, make sure they reach an internal temperature of 71°C to kill any harmful bacteria.
Storing
Keep your eggs refrigerated in their original carton at 4°C. Eggs can last up to a month if refrigerated or ten days if kept at room temperature. However, storing your eggs in the coolest part of the fridge is best, considering South Africa’s warm climate.
