Are Runny Yolks Safe To Eat? Here's What Health Experts Say

Food editor Taylor Ann Spencer explains the risks of consuming runny egg yolks and whether or you need to be concerned.

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00:00Is it safe to eat a runny yolk? Well, it's complicated. On very rare occasions, eating raw

00:05egg yolks can pose a health risk due to the potential presence of salmonella. In order to

00:12be pasteurized and ward off any potential presence of salmonella, an egg must be cooked to 160 degrees,

00:19including its yolk. Eggs that are sunny side up, over easy, poached, anything with a runny yolk,

00:25these have definitely not been cooked to the 160 degree pasteurization mark.

00:30So if there was salmonella in the egg, which is again, a super rare instance,

00:37then chances are it will pose a health risk. Again, this is on super rare occasions and is

00:43a very, very small risk. I could never hate you.