Tag: Buffet safety

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), perishable food left out at room temperature for more than two hours should be discarded. Navigating a buffet with food safety in mind is key to enjoying your meal without risking illness, so what is the safest thing to eat at a buffet to minimize your risk of foodborne illness?

Many hotels and large-scale catering operations use powdered or liquid eggs for their buffet-style scrambled eggs, prioritizing consistency and shelf-life over a crack-and-cook method. However, the difference in taste and texture often sparks a common question among travelers: **Are hotel powdered eggs bad for you?**