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CobraSnakeNecktie, on 2010-07-05 15:47:21, said:
There are ways to test or observe the health of an egg before consuming it.
The classic tests are
- check for any cracks or strange coloration of the shell
- rock the egg gently on flat service. A healthy egg would wobble
- Unhealthy whole eggs in a shell will usually float while healthy ones tend to sink in water.
the floating is because bacteria produce gas and the gas is lighter than air.
- don't eat an raw egg with a yolk that is not firm and distinctly separated from a white
- look for any unusual sight or smell of the egg when broken
Follow some or all of those basic checks and don't worry about salmonella
Thanks for the invaluable advice. Another smart move is to buy eggs produced by reputable farms that observed the established 'international health standards'.
