The FDA also warned consumers not to keep eggs warm or at room temperature for more than two hours, and not to eat raw eggs or restaurant dishes made with raw, undercooked or unpasteurized eggs.
Eating undercooked eggs should also be avoided, especially by young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems or debilitating illness, the agency added.
Harmful bacteria such as salmonella are the most common cause of foodborne illnesses, according to federal health officials.
More information
To learn more about salmonella, visit the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Copyright © 2011 HealthDay. All rights reserved.
Reader Comments Read all comments (37)