Egg Safety — Powered by the Incredible Edible Egg

I’ve seen the attention to detail and safety America’s egg farmers invest daily. Given the average American eats 276 eggs annually and eggs are in 94% of all households, America’s egg farmers are vigilant in ensuring the safety of eggs and egg products traveling from farms to tables.

Although not commonly known, America’s egg farmers washed and refrigerated your eggs before they reached retail. And why do your eggs belong in your fridge’s main section? Egg safety; the temperature fluctuates too much in the fridge door, creating unnecessary risk.

For more egg safety tips, read these Safe Food Handling Tips.

– Anne L. Alonzo, President and CEO, American Egg Board