Are hard-cooked decorated Easter eggs safe to eat?
Yes – if you follow a few quick rules. First, be sure to hard cook eggs and cool them immediately. Use a colouring dye that is non-toxic, and use eggs with uncracked shells. Store the coloured eggs in a covered container in the refrigerator until you need them. Foodsafe tip: Want to display your eggs and eat them later? Display them in a bowl of ice. Safeguarding Canada’s Food Supply The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is the Government of Canada’s key science-based regulator for food safety(*), animal health and plant protection. At the CFIA, the safety of Canada’s food supply is central to everything we do. (*) in partnership with Health Canada For more information on food safety, visit the Canadian Food Inspection Agency Web site at www.inspection.gc.ca You can also find food safety information on the Canadian Partnership for Consumer Food Safety Education Web site at www.canfightbac.
