Runny egg, can I, should I?????

[insertwittynicknameHERE]

I am massively craving a fried egg on toast with proper runny yolk, I am 22+2 weeks pg, can I? should I?, would you?

[electra]

I would. I don't really have anything off limits when I'm pregnant, just try to cut down on certain things.

[SlightlyMadScotland]

Shouldn't....as it carries a small risk of Salmonella.

An egg isn't going to cause problems but salmonella might.

But I don't know what he actual risks of salmoella are.

[insertwittynicknameHERE]

I have had whippy ice cream with DD and with this lo, I didn't know it was out of bounds

[titmouse]

I've eaten runny eggs throughout, but exercised the following cautions - as long as I know it's fresh and cooked myself (not some dodgy cafe where you don't know how long it has been there etc) and has been stored properly I don't see the risk as being any more than theoretical. I do know a lot of women who wouldn't, though. I've eaten cheeses I probably shouldnt too cos I just set my own guidelines that I am happy with.

[insertwittynicknameHERE]

I just had two fried eggs on toast (both with a runny yolk) gawd it was delsih.

I bought the eggs fresh yesterday, they are free range and organic (not sure if that has any bearing) they have the lion stamp and have been in the fridge since I got back yesterday.

They were yum.

[TrillianAstra]

Basically all the eggs you buy have the red lion mark on them, right?

That means the chickens have been vaccinated against salmonella.

So if all the chickens in the farm were vaccinated, then the chickens don't have salmonella, so the eggs don't have salmonella, so you won't get salmonella.

But still my pregnant friend won't eat anything with partially-cooked egg in it. Anyone know why?

[insertwittynicknameHERE]

That is reassuring trillian. I wont feel so bad next time I have a runny egg. I have really missed them this pg.

I was very strict with myself when I was pg with DD, although it wasn't hard as I didn't want to eat anyway lol.

With this one I have been a bit more relaxed, I have had a white wine spritzer when I want one (not often mind). I have eaten all sorts that I didn't with DD.

[TrillianAstra]

Lion mark

I'm not promising anything, of course, I accept no responsibility if someone eats an egg, subsequently gets ill, and decides to blame it on the egg.

[insertwittynicknameHERE]

lol

[TinkerBellesMumandFiFi2]

British eggs are fine as our hens are immunised. It's only in the last few years that all the hens have been immunised which is why there is still confusion over the issue and American hens aren't immunised as standard so they're still saying no to runny/ raw eggs.

Eggs are good for you, enjoy them!

[christiana]

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[TrillianAstra]

And a runny white is yuck!

[insertwittynicknameHERE]

Agree with yukky runny white, but loooove a runny yolk.

[MustHaveaVeryShortMemory]

So pleased to see this thread.... Going to cook a runny egg

[TinkerBellesMumandFiFi2]

I have a taste for a proper fried egg now!

I like my white crispy and my yolk completely runny. I find the best way is to put a deep layer of oil in the frying pan, heat it till it's really hot (I test it by dipping a fork in the egg white then in the oil, if it sizzles straight away it's hot enough) and then tip the egg in (I have it in a glass ready) and almost straight away I lift it out again.

[drool]

[insertwittynicknameHERE]

Tinkerbelle, snap, I love a crispy white and very runny yolk, mmmm yum. I want another one now.

[TinkerBellesMumandFiFi2]

Guess what I'm eating

[Tee2072]

Not to freak anyone out, but according to this site only 85% of UK eggs are Lyon Eggs. So not all have had the vaccine.

And there is no indication for Irish eggs, which might be a consideration if you live in Northern Ireland like I do.

Of course, any egg you personally purchase and cook you can make sure it has the Lyon Eggs, but you can never be sure when eating out!

[TinkerBellesMumandFiFi2]

I haven't seen an egg without a lion in a long time, I don't know where the 15% go but it's not Tescos.

I don't eat fried eggs out anyway as they're not usually how I like them.

[MustHaveaVeryShortMemory]

Oh it was so nice... I had mine with a cadbury's creme egg chaser. Perfect!

[princessmel]

Oh I'm so glad I saw this! I didn't have runny eggs with ds or dd

Can't believe I sent back a beautifully runny poached egg to dh last week so he could cook it more

[Poppet45]

As for the infection risk, free range eggs actually have a higher risk as - from experience collecting them myself I know hens tend to hide eggs under bushes etc where they can remain for several days in the hot sun... but with battery eggs they are collected daily or even hourly so are fresher.
Not that that makes me willing to buy hideous battery eggs however, its just a reminder that not all organic and free range is better for you - like the heavy metals they add to protect fruit trees - they can actually be worse than modern alternatives.

[LavenderStar]

So what's the consensus on eating tiramissu and chocolate mousse - okay if from M&S?

[Beccabump]

oh my god I want a fried egg sandwich now!!!