It may be tempting to crack into those pretty pastel-colored eggs after your holiday hunt, but should you?
But can you eatEaster eggsafter they’ve been decorated?
Veronika Pfaeffleis a Public Affairs Specialist for the Food and Drug Administration.
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Can You Eat Easter Eggs?
Eliminate any guesswork by boiling a second batch of eggs to keep safely stored in cool temperatures until mealtime.
Is Easter Egg Dye Safe To Eat?
How To Store Easter Eggs
Pfaeffle recommends eating hard-boiled eggs within a week after cooking.
They can be stored in the refrigerator for seven days with or without the shell.
How To Tell If Easter Eggs Are Spoiled
Still unsure if you could eat your Easter eggs?
There are a few signs to look out for to determine whether or not youreggs have spoiled.
That’s where that second batch of food-safe dyed eggs comes into play.
you’ve got the option to even let the Instant Pot do the work for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, technically you’re able to freeze hard-boiled eggs.
If you must freeze your eggs, follow our tips forfreezing and thawing.
What you should probably Know About Egg Safety.
Food and Drug Administration.
