The consumer center of Bavaria advises against reusing egg cartons.
Because there is a threat to health.
Egg cartons are actually very versatile.
But anyone who reuses them is making a serious mistake.
That's why egg cartons belong in the trash can.
Offenbach -
egg cartons
are really versatile.
If you only
research
the
Internet for
a few minutes
, you will find numerous
craft ideas about
what you can do with the old
cardboard boxes
.
Many people also reuse them when they go to the market for fresh
eggs
or
when they go to
the supermarket to replenish their supplies.
But in doing so, they are making a serious mistake.
Because egg cartons should not be reused.
There is even a threat to
health
.
Egg cartons belong in the trash - the consumer advice center warns against reuse
The
consumer center
in
Bavaria
advises
against
reusing
egg cartons
.
Because the
eggs
are in front of the
packaging
not washed.
It is not uncommon for there to be
feces
on the shell
.
"They can therefore be afflicted with bacterial pathogens such as Campylobacter and Salmonella, which lead to complaints in people when they are taken orally," explains Anja Schwengel-Exner from the Bavarian Consumer Center to web.de.
How many calories do eggs actually have? | Calories per 100 grams |
|---|---|
Egg, boiled | 155 calories |
Egg yolks, raw | 322 calories |
Egg white, raw | 52 calories |
Poached eggs | 143 calories |
Quail eggs | 158 calories |
Source: USDA |
Because people cannot see with the naked eye whether not only the egg but also the egg carton
is contaminated
with the
pathogens
.
In the worst case, they
ingest
the
bacteria
and suffer the consequences.
Salmonella
, for example, cause
diarrhea
and are particularly dangerous for children and the elderly.
Never reuse egg cartons - but there are alternatives
Because most
egg boxes are
made of
cardboard
, cleaning them thoroughly won't help either.
"A sufficient cleaning with
detergent
and hot
water
is not possible," emphasizes Anja Schwengel-Exner.
So it's best to throw away egg cartons when they're empty.
Those who still like
packaging
saves and something for the
environment
does, may be an alternative
egg packaging
made of
plastic
get.
They can be cleaned sufficiently and reused several times.
(From Christian Weihrauch)
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