Egg Safety Salmonella is a harmful bacteria that can cause serious food poisoning. The bacteria is often carried by chickens and other fowl and can also be found in eggs. Never feed your child anything containing uncooked eggs. This would include Caesar salad dressings, blender drinks, raw cookie dough, and frozen desserts. Freezing does not kill the bacteria.
Pasteurized eggs are available in some markets and are safe to use raw.
Don't let the eggs sit outside for more than two hours at room temperature or one hour in the sunshine. It's fun to show off the colored eggs but don't keep them at room temperature . Store them in the refrigerator and use them within a week. Don't buy cracked eggs. Cracks in eggshells can allow bacteria to get into the eggs.