i am making a recipe that will not be cooked,it calls for two eggs, is that safe to eat?

Answer 1

Maybe. Make sure the eggs are not cracked. Then wash and dry the eggs before cracking them open. To be completely sure though, you can buy pastuerized eggs at most grocery stores.

Here is a way to improve the safety of the eggs you are using: In a heavy saucepan, stir together the eggs and either sugar, water or other liquid from the recipe (at least 1/4 cup sugar, liquid or a combination per egg). Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the egg mixture coats a metal spoon with a thin film or reaches 160° F. Immediately place the saucepan in ice water and stir until the egg mixture is cool. Proceed with the recipe.

Answer 2

Wow, so much great info here ...... here is some more ! Unbroken, clean, fresh shell eggs may contain Salmonella Enteritidis (SE) bacteria that can cause foodborne illness. Bacteria can be on the outside of a shell egg. That's because the egg exits the hen's body through the same passageway as feces is excreted. That's why eggs are washed and sanitized at the processing plant. Bacteria can be inside an uncracked, whole egg. Contamination of eggs may be due to bacteria within the hen's ovary or oviduct before the shell forms around the yolk and white. SE doesn't make the hen sick. It is also possible for eggs to become infected by Salmonella Enteritidis fecal contamination through the pores of the shells after they're laid. What Part Carries Bacteria? Researchers say that, if present, the SE is usually in the yolk or "yellow." However, they can't rule out the bacteria being in egg whites. So everyone is advised against eating raw or undercooked egg yolks and whites or products containing raw or undercooked eggs. All packages of raw, shell eggs not treated to destroy Salmonella have the warning "SAFE HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS: To prevent illness from bacteria: Keep eggs refrigerated, cook eggs until yolks are firm, and cook foods containing eggs thoroughly." Who is "At Risk" for Eating Raw or Undercooked Eggs? Young children, older adults, pregnant women (the risk is to the unborn child), and people with a weakened immune system are particularly vulnerable to SE infections. A chronic illness weakens the immune system, making the person vulnerable to foodborne illnesses. No one should eat foods containing raw eggs. This includes "health food" milk shakes made with raw eggs, Caesar salad, Hollandaise sauce, and any other foods like homemade mayonnaise, ice cream, or eggnog made from recipes in which the egg ingredients are not cooked. However, in-shell pasteurized eggs may be used safely without cooking. I choose not to use recipes that call for raw egg consumption since I dont want to run the risk. Hope this helped ...... = )

Answer 3

Raw eggs are used in Classic Caesar Salad dressing, Atlas sandwiches, many people use them in cake frosting, and many other dishes. The trick is to make sure that any dish containing raw egg is not left unrefrigerated. It is when eggs are stored at too high a temperature that bacteria can develop to a harmful degree.

Answer 4

No, that could potentially be very unsafe. Raw eggs can contain many serious viruses and a person can become very ill by ingesting them. Even if the eggs appear to be in excellent condition, it can still be unsafe. I would recommend you find a similar recipe either without eggs or that can be cooked.

Answer 5

Anytime you eat a raw egg, you are risking food poisoning. Usually the eggs are not infected with Salmonella. Most of us have eaten plenty of raw cookie dough or cake batter with no major illness. However, do you want to take the chance that this might be the one time you get a bad egg, and you end up causing everyone at the party to puke all day on Christmas? I wouldn't risk it, but of course it's up to you.

Answer 6

Yes, but Only if the eggs are fresh, and the dish is properly refrigerated- the shelf life of properly stored eggs(point down in the carton) is 3 months. Stale eggs have runny whites, and it does not cling to itself.
Good homemade icecreams are packed full of raw eggs, as are many protein drinks and gourmet dishes- Just ensure that the dish is refrigerated before serving.

Answer 7

Raw egg is common in Japanese cooking when you have Shabu-Shabu. Here a piece of meat is dipped in raw egg and then immersed in pot of meat stock for few minutes and then had. raw egg in a glass topped with Milk is a good protein mix. It is unsafe to have eggs too many if you have high cholestrol.

Answer 8

Yes there is a safe egg to eat uncooked. I don't know if they are still available. They are irradiated. Many people are afraid to eat exposed to radiation, but it is safe.

Answer 9

Nope. Eating raw eggs puts you at risk for salmonella.

Answer 10

No, that's not safe. One big word salmonella, and you can die from it! What are you making?, and can it use pasteurized eggs? That would be much safer for you and any one else that is going to eat what your making.