Easter Egg Safety: Tips to Avoid Foodborne Illness

0:00Food safety pros are dropping knowledge on those colorful Easter eggs, turns out died ones can be safe to eat, but only if you handle them right. The die itself ain't the big villain. It's all about storage and timing to keep bacteria at bay. Experts stress that hardboard eggs shouldn't chill at room temperature longer than two hours, or just one hour if it's warm out. Leave them out too long during hunts, or decorating, and your risking quick bacterial growth. These hunting eggs outdoors face extra hurdles, dirt, cracks, or germs can sneak in, making them sketchy even if they look fine. It's tough to spot unsafe ones after all that handling, especially around holidays like Easter and Passover. The USDA's pushing tips to dodge foodborne illness when crowds gather for these feasts. Reminding folks proper prep keeps everyone healthy. So stock your fridge right, and those eggs can stay good up to a week. Play it smart this season. Dallas News Today, powered by AI Bringing You What Matters, I'm Corey with The Story.