USING EGG SHELLS: Salmonella Poisoning?? THIS IS IMPORTANT!
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Jim Ginas
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to KILL any chance for salmonella poisoning, I've read to MICROWAVE egg shells (MY GOSH - MAKES HOUSE SMELL HORRIBLE for days!!), ALSO read BOIL to kill the salmonella, BUT I understand BOILING actually pulls ALL the nutrients from veggies and in this case the egg shells (Calcium), so is THAT a WASTE??? *** CAN THROWING IN CRUSHED EGG SHELLS into soil OR COMPOST LEAD TO SALMONELLA POISONING???
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According to the folks at Michigan State University Extension, you need not be concerned, Jim: http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/adding_eggshells_to_compost
Douglas Hunt
on Aug 11, 2013
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I have been using crushed egg shells for MANY years and has never been any problem. I let them dry and then crush them and put in my compost pile.
Darlene
on Aug 11, 2013
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Salmonella doesn't come from the shell, JIm. This is unfortunately, a fairly common misunderstanding. It comes from the chicken feces and the eggs have not been property washed off. If you have doubts about your eggs simply re-wash using vinegar and water (10-1) allow to dry and store in a clean carton. This seems to be more of a problem with commercially produced "cold storage" eggs. We normally buy are eggs from a local organic farmer, who raises free-ranging chickens. Which seem to be less susceptible to a lot of pathogens normally present. The theory is the more balanced diet helps prevent the build up of those type of diseases. Salmonella is normally present in feces from many species including man. It's usually not a problem when proper sanitary techniques are in use.
Catherine Smith
on Aug 11, 2013
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You're not "eating" your compost are you? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salmonella the incidental amount found on shells would have a pretty hard time getting transferred to the produce that is consumed in a garden.
KMS Woodworks
on Aug 11, 2013
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Lettuce, bell peppers and tomatoes give a good return on your investment. I have been using crushed egg shells when I make coffee. It is supposed to make the coffee less acidic. Then I put the coffee grounds and shells into my compost. I read that you are supposed to bake the shells at 350 f. for 10 minutes to kill salmonella. But it's too hot to use my oven. Looking for alternatives, I found this page.
Aleta Kasper-Halter
on Jul 26, 2014
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