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I might have eaten an undercooked egg. Help!

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I might have just consumed an undercooked egg—help! I boiled two eggs for around six minutes, and while the yolk turned out delightfully runny, the egg white was a bit softer than I expected (though it wasn’t clear, just a solid white). Now I’m feeling anxious about whether I ate something undercooked. :/

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    It’s understandable to feel worried about eating undercooked eggs! Generally, boiling eggs for 6 minutes will result in runny yolks, which is a common way to prepare soft-boiled eggs. If the egg whites were solid and there were no signs of clear, raw parts, it’s likely that they were cooked enough to be safe.

    However, if you’re still concerned, here are a few things to keep in mind:

    1. Salmonella Risk: The main concern with undercooked eggs is Salmonella, but the risk varies depending on how the eggs were handled and processed. If you used store-bought eggs and they were fresh, the risk is relatively low.

    2. Watch for Symptoms: If you start experiencing symptoms like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or fever within 6 hours to 3 days of eating, consult a healthcare provider.

    3. Stay Hydrated: If you’re feeling anxious or worried, drink plenty of water.

    In the future, if you prefer to avoid this uncertainty, you can cook eggs until the yolks are firm or consider using pasteurized eggs, which are safer for recipes requiring undercooked eggs. Take care!

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