HPH Have You Heard? HANDLE EGGS SAFELY Eggs are one of the most nutri tious, economical and versatile foods provided by nature. When properly handled, eggs and egg rich foods are safe foods. Howev er, if improperly handled, eggs may lead to illness (Salmonello sis) caused by a group of bacteria called Salmonella. Symptoms of Salmonellosis include abdominal cramps, fever, headaches, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The severity of an attack depends upon the individual, and his or her health, the number of bacteria ingested, and the particu lar species of Salmonella involved. The symptoms are usu ally relatively short in duration, but may be more prolonged in infants, convalescents, and the elderly. Foiod poisoning caused by Sal monella is not uncommon, largely because the organisms are widely The NEW MF 1200 Series tractors DO MORE WORK WITH LESS WORK » < ~ p If ARNETT’S GARAGE Rt. 9 Box 125 Hagerstown, MO 21740 (301) 733-0515 LEBANON VALLEY IMPLEMENT CO. 700 E. 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There may be some risk in eating eggs lightly cooked; soft cooked, soft-scrambled, or sunny side-up, for example. * Realize that eating lightly cooked foods containing eggs, such as soft custards, meringues, and French toast, may also be risky for people with weakened immune systems and other high risk groups. * Eggs with cracked shells, but whose contents are not leaking, may be used in dishes that are thoroughly cooked such as baked goods, and casseroles whose inter nal temperature reach 165 degrees F. * Dirty or leaking eggs should not be used. * Keep cold food and egg pro ducts below 40 degrees F. and hot foods above 140 degrees F. * Do not allow foods or egg rich products to remain on the counter for more than one hour including preparation and serving. Three Vie For Lancaster Dairy Princess Title LANCASTER (Lancaster Co.) Three girls will be competing for the Lancaster County Dairy Princess title at the Farm and Home Center in Lancaster on Sat., June 19. 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