Eggs are listed as a potential source of Salmonella infection.

Eggs are listed as a potential source of Salmonella infection.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only in processed foods
• D. Only when raw

Answer: (A)

Eggs can be a source of Salmonella infection because the bacteria can be inside the egg itself or on the shell, and infection occurs when eggs are eaten raw or not cooked enough to kill the bacteria. Proper handling and cooking—refrigerating eggs, cooking eggs to a safe internal temperature, using pasteurized eggs for raw or undercooked preparations, and preventing cross-contamination—greatly reduce the risk.

Eggs can be a source of Salmonella infection because the bacteria can be inside the egg itself or on the shell, and infection occurs when eggs are eaten raw or not cooked enough to kill the bacteria. Proper handling and cooking—refrigerating eggs, cooking eggs to a safe internal temperature, using pasteurized eggs for raw or undercooked preparations, and preventing cross-contamination—greatly reduce the risk.