Eggs past best before date still safe to eat, says FSA

British eggs can still be eaten two days after their best before dates have passed, the Food Standards Agency has said in revised guidance.

The FSA hopes the advice will see fewer eggs thrown away

Previous advice said consumers should avoid eggs after this period because of salmonella food poisoning risks.

The FSA, which issued the advice as part of a drive to cut food waste, says salmonella rates have fallen in recent years.

It stressed eggs should be cooked and not be eaten past their use by dates.

The new advice states that "eggs can be eaten after their best before date, as long as they are cooked thoroughly until both yolk and white are solid, or if they are used in dishes where they will be fully cooked, such as a cake".

"Salmonella contamination levels in UK-produced eggs are low, and salmonella is killed by thorough cooking," the FSA said.

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