Eggcellent Quick Tips

Wrap string around the eggs when you dye them to create fun patterns. And don't forget to spread a plastic tablecloth to keep the mess to a minimum — let the creativity begin.

Egg Storage

• Store hard-cooked eggs in egg cartons in the refrigerator if you don’t color them immediately.
• Hard-cooked eggs in the shell will keep safely for up to 1 week.

Important Safety Tips

• Eggs should not be left out of the refrigerator for more than two hours without risking food poisoning. If you plan to display decorated eggs for longer than two hours outside the refrigerator, do not eat them. Cook and refrigerate extra eggs for eating. Throw out hard-cooked eggs used for decoration.
• Uncooked cracked eggs, or eggs that have cracked during the boiling process should be thrown away.
• Use only food coloring or food-grade dyes that are made especially for egg dying, not craft dyes and paints.The natural methods mentioned above are also okay to use.
• For more information on handling eggs safely, check out the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service's website at www.fsis.usda.gov.

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