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Blood Spots in Eggs

Posted on by Karen Blakeslee

While not very appetizing to discover when you crack open a fresh egg, blood spots are not harmful.

According to the American Egg Board, blood spots are “occasionally found on an egg yolk. These tiny spots do not indicate a fertilized egg. Instead, they are caused by the rupture of a blood vessel on the yolk surface during formation of the egg or by a similar accident in the wall of the oviduct.

Mass candling methods reveal most eggs with blood and those eggs are removed. However, even with mass scanners, it’s impossible to catch them all.”

“Both chemically and nutritionally, eggs with blood spots are fit to eat. You can remove the spot with the tip of a knife, if you wish.”

www.incredibleegg.org/eggcyclopedia/b/blood-spots/

 

KDA Egg Grading Workshops

Posted on by Karen Blakeslee

The Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) is hosting three egg grading workshops in June. Grading eggs adds more marketing options for poultry farmers. All workshops are free of charge.
For more information and registration, go to:KDA Egg Grading Workshops

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The poultry industry contributes $112 million annually to the Kansas economy.

Classes will be held at:
Hays:
Tuesday, June 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Lawrence:
Tuesday, June 14, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Wichita:
Tuesday, June 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Are Easter Eggs Safe?

Posted on by Karen Blakeslee

Easter eggsSometimes eggs are decorated, used as decorations, and hunted at Easter. Here are some safety tips for Easter eggs.

  • Dyeing eggs: After hard cooking eggs, dye them and return them to the refrigerator within 2 hours. If eggs are to be eaten, use a food-safe coloring. Wash your hands before and after handling eggs.
  • Hunting Eggs: Hard cooked eggs that have been lying on the ground can pick up bacteria, especially if the shells are cracked. If the shells crack, bacteria could contaminate the inside. Hide eggs in locations protected from dirt, moisture, pets, and other sources of bacteria. Hide and hunt for the eggs within 2 hours. The “found” eggs must be washed, re-refrigerated and eaten within 7 days of cooking.

Learn more about egg safety at www.foodsafety.gov/keep/types/eggs/

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