10/03/2026
Don’t let eggs crack your health – handle them safely to avoid food poisoning.
Eggs can carry Salmonella and handling them incorrectly could spread bacteria onto your hands, around your kitchen and onto your food.
Make sure you don’t wash eggs as the water will transfer any bacteria from the outside of the shell to inside the egg. It’s best to throw cracked and dirty eggs away.
If you make raw egg products such as desserts, mayonnaise, and shakes - immediately store them in the fridge and dispose of them after 24 hours.
For more food safety tips, visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/foodsafety