Eating raw eggs is dangerous - Expert

Commercial poultry, Funtuna Farms, a
division of Animal Care Services Konsult
Limited, has warned Nigerians to avoid
taking raw eggs.
The General Manager of Funtuna Farms, Dr.
Kiran Kulkarni, gave the warning during a
sensitisation programme at Dansol High
School, Ikeja, as part of activities to
commemorate the World Egg Day in Nigeria.
Kulkarni explained that the consumption of
raw eggs was unsafe, adding that cooked
and boiled egg was more nutritious for the
body.
He said, “Do not eat raw egg. Raw egg is
dangerous because it is difficult to digest.
“Also, if you take raw eggs and they have
one or two deficiencies, it goes straight
into your body and the danger is high on
the immune system. But if you boil or fry it,
the danger will be reduced. It is advisable
we boil or fry eggs before taking them.”
Also, a veterinary doctor with Funtuna
Farms, Dr. Bukola Akintoye, in a
presentation, explained that consuming an
egg daily was beneficial to the body.
She noted that eggs were excellent and was
rich in protein with potential to enhance
health.
She said, “We are regularly told how
important it is to eat a balanced diet; we
need protein and plenty vitamins and
nutrients. Fruit, vegetables and meat
naturally come to mind, and when
combined, these fruits can provide all these.
However, one food contains them all –
eggs.”