Are there any safety concerns when consuming raw eggs in egg soda?
Yes. Raw or undercooked eggs can carry Salmonella, which can cause diarrhea, fever and cramps. Use pasteurized eggs or cook the egg base to 160 F (71 C) before chilling. Young children, pregnant women, older adults and people with weakened immune systems should avoid raw egg drinks. We found no single standard drink called egg soda, so this applies to any soda with raw egg.
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Is it safe to drink raw egg in egg soda?
It carries a real risk. Raw eggs and drinks made with them can contain Salmonella. We could not find an official page on egg soda itself, and the name covers different drinks in different places, so this advice follows general food safety guidance for drinks made with raw egg, such as eggnog.
What are the symptoms?
According to Farm and Dairy’s food safety article, Salmonella can cause diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps within 12 to 72 hours, usually lasting four to seven days. Seek medical care if symptoms are severe or last longer, or if a high-risk person is affected.
Who should avoid raw egg drinks?
- People with weakened immune systems
- Young children
- Pregnant women
- Older adults
How can you make it safer?
- Use pasteurized eggs or egg product: they are an accepted option, though the article notes the FDA and USDA still recommend cooking the egg base.
- Cook the egg base: heat it to 160 F (71 C), stirring constantly, then chill it before mixing with the other ingredients.
- Skip the egg: many drinks work without it.
- Chill promptly: do not leave it at room temperature for long.
Does alcohol make raw egg safe?
The article does not address this, and we did not find reliable proof that it does, so do not count on it.
What about store-bought drinks?
Check the label or ask the seller whether a ready-made drink uses pasteurized eggs.
Practical steps
- Buy refrigerated eggs, keep them cold and discard cracked ones.
- Wash hands, bowls and utensils after handling raw egg.
- Drink it fresh; do not store raw egg mixtures.
This is general information, not medical advice.
People also ask
Can raw eggs in a drink give you Salmonella?
Yes. Raw or unpasteurized eggs can contain Salmonella and cause illness.
What temperature makes an egg base safe?
Cook it to 160 F (71 C) while stirring, then chill, according to the Farm and Dairy food safety article.
Are pasteurized eggs safer for drinks?
Yes, they are an accepted option, although the FDA and USDA still recommend cooking the egg base.
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