Eggs are a common food and may be found in practically every South African home.
According to Healthline, the average person eats 277 of these per year. Fried, scrambled, poached, or baked are some ways to prepare them, but what about eating them raw?
Is a raw egg safe to consume?
The raw product, like chicken, may have Salmonella. Salmonella is a rare but possibly fatal illness.
SO, ARE RAW EGGS SAFE TO EAT?
Raw poultry can carry a disease called Salmonella.
Drumsticks and eggs are examples of fully cooked chicken items that lessen possible risks. Some of its symptoms include nausea and stomach troubles, which is why it is always recommended that chicken be completely cooked.
Everything that pertains to chicken applies to the rest.
Always boil them thoroughly and keep uncooked eggs away from other goods. Wash your hands before cooking to ensure that nothing spreads.
If possible, avoid eating them uncooked.
Make sure your food, especially meat and poultry items, is properly cooked.
EGG & SALMONELLA
According to the CDC, one in every 20,000 eggs may carry salmonella.
Salmonella has become less common due to preventative efforts. This does not imply that raw chicken products are safe.
Always cook eggs and chicken products completely.
An infecton of salmonella could cause symptoms like nausea, dehydration, and vomiting.
Eggs in South Africa
South Africa has a thriving and bustling industry.
Eggs are one of our most popular foods, flying across tables in their thousands. Without it, no breakfast is the same – and baking is unique!
Take cautious with anything that contains it, and make sure it’s properly cooked!
MORE ON SA’S POULTRY INDUSTRY
South Africans may remember that practically all poultry items were in short supply this year.
The good news: there is no longer a shortage, and food costs should return to normal. According to Farmers Weekly, the average person eats approximately 150 of these each year.
That’s approximately three per day.
