For those of you planning an Easter Egg hunt this weekend, we offer these safety tips:

• Use only refrigerated eggs. If an egg has been kept at room temperature or warmer for more than two hours, throw it out.
• Wash your hands well, before and after handling or preparing eggs.
• Cook and color only eggs with uncracked shells.
• Use only non-toxic coloring dye.
• Place colored eggs in a covered container and store them in the fridge until you need them.
• Display Easter egg masterpieces in a bowl of ice if you plan to eat them later.
• Avoid hiding Easter Eggs in areas where they may come in contact with pets, wild animals, insects or lawn chemicals.

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