Is it safe to eat a dippy egg? A guide to runny yolk safety
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), eggs contaminated with Salmonella cause approximately 79,000 cases of foodborne illness and 30 deaths each year. The question of whether it's safe to eat a dippy egg, or any egg with a runny yolk, depends heavily on who is eating it and how it was prepared. For healthy adults, the risk is minimal, but for vulnerable populations, it is a significant concern.
