Are You Afraid of Salmonella in Your Eggs?

The thought of a massive recall of 380 million eggs due to salmonella contamination is enough to make anyone rethink having an omelet. Fortunately, however, those who buy eggs from local, sustainable sources are far less likely to ever have to worry.
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Understanding How Salmonella Gets into Eggs Can Change How You Buy Them

Today's news headlines are frightening. Over 380 million eggs have been recalled across the United States due to suspected salmonella contamination. Salmonella (S. enteritidis) is a foodborne bacteria that can cause illness and even death in humans. The CDC suspects that hundreds of recent cases of salmonella poisoning can be attributed to eggs. 


How exactly does salmonella get into an egg in the first place? There are several ways, but they always have the root cause of poor sanitation at egg factories. 


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