What is a safe way to clean a little dirt off a fresh egg?

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  1. Soak it in a bowl of cold water
  2. Scrub it with a kitchen sponge
  3. Rub it with fine sandpaper or a brush

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References

  1. Backyard Poultry, CDC Healthy Pets, Healthy People www.cdc.gov/healthy-pets/about/backyard-poultry.html Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. Safety Tips for Handling Farm Fresh Eggs, University of Minnesota Extension extension.umn.edu/agriculture/farm-operations-and-systems/small-farms/safety-tips-for-handling-farm-fresh-eggs Checked 2026-10-11.

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