Enjoy eggs safely

Eggs are a healthy, nutritious part of many Australians' diet. Like all perishable food they need careful handling to keep them safe. 

Keep eggs cold

• keep eggs in the fridge after purchase
• keep eggs in their carton
• don't eat food meant to be stored in the fridge if left out for more than 2 hours

Keep it clean

• always use clean eggs, free from dirt and cracks
• keep hands, surfaces and utensils clean and dry before and after handling eggs
• separate whites from yolks using an egg separator

Eggs need care

• don't serve foods containing raw eggs to children under 2 years, pregnant women, people older than 70 years and people with low or compromised immune systems
• consume eggs within the recommended date on the carton 
• to minimise risk, cook eggs until the white is completely firm and yolk begins to thicken