2006-07-19 03:01:27 · 16 answers · asked by carlhowdle 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
That's the reason for adding the lemon juice or vinegar to it if you make your own. You can also do a cooked mayonnaise if you're worried about it. The risk is always there, but using fresh eggs minimizes it, especially if you keep a close eye on how you prepare things and how quickly you serve them.
As for purchased mayo, not a worry. They irradiate the eggs to kill the bacteria before they ever crack the shells.
2006-07-19 03:07:57 · answer #1 · answered by yellow_jellybeans_rock 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Anything that contains raw egg has the potential to cause Illnesses such as those caused by salmonella. When commercially produced, mayo is made with pasteurised egg. As an additional safeguard this is dehydrated, thus reducing the potential for bacterial growth further. When reconstituted (when water is re - added) pateurised egg again joins the "high risk" group of foods (similar to dried milk) and will require refrigerated storage (covered and on the top shelf) and protection.
2006-07-19 05:20:04 · answer #2 · answered by mickifinn_uk 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is indeed pastuerised, so no you cannot get salmonela. You can catch it from home-made mayonaise, hence most maternity books tell pregnant women to avoid home-made only.
2006-07-19 03:09:35 · answer #3 · answered by spiegy2000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if its fresh mayo that you make yourself then absolutely, if shop bought mayo like helmans (because it doesn`t contain raw egg) then it lasts 3 months once opened put in the fridge.
2006-07-19 07:51:39 · answer #4 · answered by Tink 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mayo is one of the worst. but is good to use for alot of things but you really have tobe careful.,especially in the hot summer. . Can't keep unrefrigated to long. Pem
2006-07-19 03:18:52 · answer #5 · answered by Patricia M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might get salmonellosis if the mayo has been out the fridge for some time.
2006-07-19 03:06:22 · answer #6 · answered by oblivionpr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only buy free range stay away from battery eggs but for the safest option buy helmons o yes
2006-07-20 11:12:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey im a chef an i no this answer, you cannot get salmonella from amyo, only if the mayo gets warm then it becomes a risk.
2006-07-19 03:20:05 · answer #8 · answered by lil miss 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes absolutely. That's why you need to refrigerate anything with mayonnaise in it.
2006-07-19 03:06:23 · answer #9 · answered by Zelda Hunter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is this mayo commercially prepared? If yes, then NO you can't get salmonella from it.....homemade....it is possible.
2006-07-19 03:06:53 · answer #10 · answered by Chef Susy--Cookin it up! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋