Rinse the eggshell before cooking.

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Boiled Eggs Are the Most Nutritious: Rinse the Shell Before Cooking

Although eggs may be contaminated with Salmonella, preventing Salmonella infection is simple. First, it is best to thoroughly rinse the eggshell with water before cooking. Because eggshells can easily stick to chicken manure, during processing, especially undercooked eggs can be contaminated by Salmonella from the manure, becoming the culprit for spreading salmonellosis.

Rich in high-quality protein and various nutrients, eggs have always been loved by people. According to the currently collected surveys from the "Nutritional Status of Beijing Residents' Breakfast," boiled eggs are the most recognized nutritious breakfast food. However, even a simple boiled egg has a lot to learn. The recent Salmonella outbreak spreading across the United States serves as a reminder: eggs are most susceptible to Salmonella contamination, so cooking methods must be paid close attention to.

Eggs Are Most Likely to Carry Bacteria

In various bacterial food poisoning cases worldwide, food poisoning caused by Salmonella often ranks first, and it is not uncommon in mainland China to cause poisoning.

Salmonella is the pathogen of salmonellosis, and salmonellosis is a zoonotic disease.

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