Safest Choice™ Eggs & You
Everyone can enjoy Safest Choice™ Pasteurized Eggs as a safe way to avoid egg-related foodborne illnesses and stop cross contamination in the kitchen. But the risks of foodborne illness are especially high for certain groups of people. If you or someone in your home is at-risk to foodborne illness and its devastating effects, you'll want to keep your home safe from Salmonella. Safest Choice™ Pasteurized Eggs are the perfect recipe for egg safety.
People with Diabetes
More than 23 million American have diabetes today, exposing them to a heightened risk of foodborne illness. Diabetes is characterized by high blood sugar levels. There are two main types: Type 1 and Type 2. Learn more
Children Under 10
Kids love to be in the kitchen. It’s where Mom is and it’s where the cookie dough is. But kids are less likely to wash their hands and are at greater risk when exposed to food-borne illness. Learn more
Moms & Pregnancy
If you are a mom, you need to know that fresh raw eggs carry food safety risks—mainly foodborne illness from Salmonella bacteria. Raw eggs or undercooked eggs are the most common source of Salmonella illness (salmonellosis) in the U.S. today! Learn more
Older Adults
If you or someone you care for is 65 or older, there are increased risks for foodborne illness from Salmonella bacteria. This makes choosing pasteurized eggs more critical than ever. Learn more
Kosher Diets
If you follow Kosher dietary, or kashrut, laws, you'll be happy to know that the Safest Choice™ egg pasteurization facilities and production are managed under strict Kosher approval standards, and our pasteurized eggs hold the Circle U designation of the Orthodox Union. These standards address the food itself, equipment, and processing. Learn more
Immuno-compromised
Immuno-compromised means having a weakened immune system. If your immune system is weak, your risk of foodborne illness rises. Learn more
Taking Immunosuppressant Medicine
Taking drugs or medications that suppress your immune system (immunosuppressants) increases your risk of foodborne illness (food poisoning). You may be taking these if you are being treated for an auto-immune disease (e.g., Lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease), or some kind of inflammation (e.g., severe asthma). Learn more
Organ Transplant Recipients
If you've had an organ transplant, you may be taking immunosuppressants. These drugs keep the immune system in check so your body won't "attack" the new organ and cause rejection. At the same time, they weaken your normal immune response and leave you at higher risk of infections, like foodborne illness. Learn more
HIV/AIDS
The HIV/AIDS virus damages the body's immune system. This causes increased vulnerability to all kinds of infections, including foodborne illness. Illness can strike with more frequency—and become more severe—when the immune system is weak from AIDS. Learn more
Cancer Treatment
If you are undergoing treatment for cancer, food safety can be especially important for you. Chemotherapy, radiation, and the impact of chronic illness can weaken your immune system. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers special insights: "Cancer and its treatments can weaken your immune system — making you more susceptible to many types of infections. These infections include those that can be brought on by disease-causing bacteria and other pathogens that cause foodborne illness." Learn more
Registered Dietitians
If you are a Registered Dietitian (RD), we understand that your clients count on you for sound advice about nutrition and food safety. We invite you to use National Pasteurized Eggs as your partner and resource in consumer education. Learn more
