Incredible, edible, scientifically credible? A humble food, once thought to be bad for the heart, has now been linked to a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease. For decades, eggs have been divisive, with protein proponents praising ova and cholesterol-conscious maligning them. Now, new research in The Journal of Nutrition suggests that those who routinely eat eggs … Read more
Talk about egg on their face. After nearly a decade of clucking about a cleaner conscience, Chick-fil-A is walking back its once-crystal-clear promise to go 100% cage-free — at least on schedule. The Atlanta-based chicken giant first made the pledge in 2016, vowing to ditch conventional eggs entirely by the end of 2026 as part … Read more
Here’s something to get egg-cited about. A new study scrambles the long-held belief that eggs are bad for your heart, finding that eating a certain number daily might actually improve your cholesterol levels. But it’s not all sunny side up. While one breakfast staple has been eggsonerated, researchers warn that another could spell serious trouble … Read more
There’s no need to pay egg-stra anymore. Waffle House announced “egg-cellent news” for their customers’ wallets. The casual dining chain is dropping the temporary 50-cent surcharge for eggs from its menu after five months, effective immediately. “Egg-cellent news…as of June 2, the egg surcharge is officially off the menu. Thanks for understanding,” Waffle House wrote in a … Read more
Egg-stra, egg-stra! Scientists have revealed the best way to store your precious breakfast orbs — and it’s not the way they’re packaged now. Turns out, laying eggs on their side — not storing them upright — is the best way to keep them from cracking, according to MIT researchers. MIT researchers say the secret to … Read more
Two food products from two different companies have been recalled over the past 24 hours due to the presence of “undeclared eggs,” according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration’s website (FDA). Small Bites Macaroni & Cheese packages were recalled on Friday by C.H. Guenther & Son LLC of San Antonio, Texas, due to the … Read more
Eggs-perts are weighing in on the color of your egg yolk. As Americans down an average of nearly 300 eggs a year, you’ve likely cracked open an egg to see a yolk slightly different than what you’re used to, whether a bright orange or pale yellow yolk. “Egg yolk color can range anywhere from almost … Read more
With the high price of eggs right now, it can be disheartening to open the carton at home and see that one or two of the eggs have cracked – either in transit on the way back from the grocery store or from some unknown cause in the fridge. Egg production in the U.S. dropped … Read more
A photo of a filthy supermarket shelf covered in broken eggs has left shoppers divided over who is to blame. While doing my weekly grocery shop at my local Woolworths over the weekend, I witnessed a very sorry sight. As I approached the egg section, I was expecting to be disappointed due to the months-long egg shortages we’ve been … Read more
Lisa Steele, author of “Fresh Eggs Daily,” addresses five common myths about eggs. Based in Maine, Steele has raised chickens for years and also has ducks and geese on her farm. Read on to find out what matters when it comes to choosing eggs – and some tips on making the best-ever egg dishes for … Read more
Officials are continuing to warn consumers about an ongoing egg recall that has now been upgraded to Class I, meaning that the eggs may cause “serious adverse health consequences or death.” Milo’s Poultry Farms LLC, which is based in Bonduel, Wisconsin, has been recalling its eggs since September, when officials tied the eggs to a salmonella outbreak. The recall … Read more
Wisconsin health officials initiated a recall of eggs following an outbreak of salmonella infections among 65 people in nine states that originated on a Wisconsin farm. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services said in a statement Friday that among those infected by salmonella are 42 people in Wisconsin, where the eggs are believed to have been sold. … Read more
Brown or white? Free-range or organic? Selecting eggs at the grocery store may sometimes leave you scratching your head. So which eggs are best for your health? “Despite the latest research and the 2020 Dietary Guidelines giving eggs a green light in healthy eating, conflicting info still swirls in the media and online,” said Jess … Read more