Can You Eat Pumpkin Filling Raw? A Guide to Safety and Preparation
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), raw eggs are a major cause of Salmonella food poisoning, making many homemade pumpkin pie fillings unsafe to consume uncooked. The core reason for this risk lies in the specific recipe components, not the pumpkin itself. While raw, washed pumpkin flesh is edible, it is the combination of ingredients that creates a potential health hazard.
