2024-03-22 03:33:00
[Eggs/Estrogen-like substances/Toxic substances/Toxicity testing/Cancer/Cardiovascular disease/Latest egg testing/Egg testing 2024/Mercury]Eggs are a common ingredient, and many people always have a few in their homes. Vitargent (International) Biotechnology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Vitrified”) earlier tested 14 types of eggs on the market and found that some of the samples contained estrogen-like or toxic chemicals. To this end, Vitargent has selected a list of 9 safe eggs, all of which have passed toxicity tests, so citizens can buy with confidence.
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List of 9 safe eggs
From November 2023 to February 2024, Vitargent purchased 13 egg brands and a total of 14 egg samples from major supermarkets in Hong Kong to conduct “transgenic mackerel and killifish” and “zebrafish” embryo toxicity tests. The results showed that during the sample safety test, 9 samples were classified as green fish (representing excellent quality), 4 samples were classified as yellow croaker (representing acceptable quality), and 1 sample was classified as red fish (representing need for improvement).
The following is a list of 9 safe eggs:
Estrogen-like hormones can cause cancer, precocious puberty, and infertility
Vitargent uses genetically modified mackerel and killifish embryos for chronic poison testing, and quantifies harmful substances based on green fluorescence intensity and World Health Organization (WHO/FAO) guidelines to assess safety risks to the human body. The World Health Organization and the United Nations have stated that estrogen-like hormones may cause various diseases in the human body and cause endocrine imbalance, such as cancer (breast cancer, ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, cervical cancer, thyroid cancer, etc.), decreased reproductive ability, and nervous system disorders. , childhood precocious puberty, diabetes, etc.
Toxic substances can induce cardiovascular disease
Regarding the zebrafish embryo toxicity test, Vitrified pointed out that zebrafish can screen thousands of toxic chemicals, including pesticides, veterinary drugs, microbial toxins, plasticizers, preservatives or plant-derived toxins, etc., and many past studies have confirmed that, Toxic substances that affect the development of zebrafish embryos also pose high health risks to humans, including cardiovascular problems and abnormal bone development.
Past studies have pointed out that pollutants ingested by hens, such as various harmful substances with estrogenic activity in feed such as vomitomycin, pesticide residues, veterinary drug residues, etc., can be passed to eggs and affect the health of hens. status; in addition, toxicity may also be caused by environmental factors, including farm soil, air, drinking water, transport feed tankers, etc.
5 key points for choosing high-quality eggs
- Check the product label to ensure that the production date, shelf life, production location and other information are marked, and give priority to eggs with certification marks, such as organic certification, national food safety mark, etc.
- Pay attention to whether the egg packaging is intact and avoid buying eggshells with cracks or damage to reduce the risk of bacterial contamination.
- Choose eggs with a clean appearance, no odor, and intact shells, and avoid buying eggs with unusually colored or shaped shells.
- Eggs should be stored in the refrigerator as soon as possible after purchase to avoid prolonged exposure to room temperature.
- Wash your hands before handling eggs and make sure they are cooked or cooked to a safe temperature before eating.
There are 2 ways to preserve eggs
- Refrigerated storage:Placing eggs in the refrigerator will help extend their shelf life; it is recommended to store eggs in their original packaging to help avoid damage to the eggshells and reduce the risk of bacterial contamination.
- Cool, dry location:Avoid direct sunlight and high temperatures to help keep eggs fresh. There is no need to wash the eggs as the natural film on the eggshell protects them from bacterial contamination.
Mercury reminds everyone that when storing eggs, they should be kept away from other foods to avoid cross-contamination; and please make sure to store raw eggs and cooked eggs separately to avoid confusion. The best storage method is refrigeration, which can effectively extend the shelf life of eggs and reduce the risk of bacterial contamination.
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