OK if consumed immediately
Examples: mayonnaise, mousse, homemade tiramisu
Preparations made with raw eggs (homemade mayonnaise, chocolate mousse, tiramisu, uncooked custard) present a risk of salmonellosis. The Salmonella bacterium can be present on the shell or inside the egg and multiply rapidly in uncooked preparations.
To minimize risks: eat these preparations immediately after making them, do not store them in the refrigerator, and use extra-fresh eggs. You can also replace raw eggs with pasteurized egg products.
Store-bought versions of these preparations (commercial tiramisu, chocolate mousse in cups) are safe because they use pasteurized eggs.
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Store-bought tiramisu is safe because it uses pasteurized eggs. Homemade tiramisu contains raw eggs and should be eaten immediately after preparation to avoid the risk of salmonellosis.
Homemade chocolate mousse contains raw eggs that present a risk of salmonellosis. Eat it immediately after preparation. Store-bought chocolate mousse uses pasteurized eggs and is safe.
Preparations to avoid if not consumed immediately: homemade mayonnaise, homemade chocolate mousse, homemade tiramisu, uncooked custard, Italian meringue. Store-bought versions are safe.
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