CDC says - Never wash eggs w water?

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Did you know that washing your eggs with water might not be the best idea? I recently stumbled upon an article from the CDC discussing a salmonella outbreak linked to backyard chickens in the Eastern U.S., and it left me a bit mind-blown! As someone who's only had hens for four years, I've always thought washing eggs was the way to go. However, the CDC advises against it! They recommend collecting eggs frequently to avoid breakage and cleaning any dirty ones with a cloth, brush, or sandpaper. The reason? Water can actually draw germs into the egg. So, how do you clean your eggs? Let’s dive into this cluck-tastic topic and keep our feathered friends’ treasures safe!

I was reading an article posted on the CDC about a recent outbreak of salmonella in some back yard chickens that were distributed in the Eastern U.S., in the article it states the following, I was kind of mind blown, it's all I've ever known and read, though I'm fairly new to this only had hens for four years.

How do you clean your eggs?

"If you are handling backyard poultry's eggs, the CDC recommends collecting eggs often, as allowing them to sit in a nest can cause them to break or get dirty. Any broken or cracked eggs should be thrown away. You can clean off any dirty eggs with a cloth, brush, or sandpaper—but never wash the eggs as the water can draw germs into the egg. "

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