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Be sure to throw the egg cartons in the trash - there is a risk to health

2021-05-09T00:10:16.847Z


The consumer center of Bavaria advises against reusing egg cartons. Because it can endanger health.


The consumer center of Bavaria advises against reusing egg cartons.

Because it can endanger health.

  • An egg carton is actually very versatile.

  • But anyone who reuses the containers is making a serious mistake.

  • Consumers * beware: That's why egg cartons belong in the trash.

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

The

consumer center

in

Bavaria

advises

against

reusing

egg cartons

.

Because the

eggs

are in front of the

packaging

not washed.

It is therefore 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 symptoms 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

Egg cartons belong in the trash - the consumer advice center warns against reuse

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 from the consequences.

Salmonella

, for example, cause

diarrhea

and are particularly dangerous for children and the elderly.

Because most

egg cartons 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.  

Health hazard: never reuse egg cartons - but there are alternatives

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.

(Christian Weihrauch)

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Those who like eggs cannot avoid scrambled eggs. But you can make a lot of mistakes. However, with our tips you will succeed in making the perfect scrambled eggs.  

Source: merkur

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