2. Risk of Salmonella
A raw egg can contain bacteria like salmonella, and there’s no way to detect it because it doesn’t change smell, color, or texture.
This bacteria can cause vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, and serious complications, especially in children, pregnant women, and the elderly.
The only way to eliminate it is by cooking the egg.
Why do egg yolks vary in color?
The color of the yolk doesn’t indicate whether the egg is farm-fresh or commercially produced. It almost always depends on the hen’s diet:
Diets with corn, fresh grass, or carotenoids → more orange yolks
Standard diets with fewer pigments → lighter yolks
Both are nutritious, so don’t worry too much about the color.
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