Are you really willing to risk salmonella poisoning for 15 seconds of TikTok fame, bestie? Because apparently, millions of you are!
Just when we thought TikTok couldn’t get any messier, along comes this absolutely UNHINGED frozen egg trend that has literally caught the attention of the FDA and USDA. Yes, those are actual government agencies with actual authority, and they’re basically screaming into the void right now. The viral hack involves freezing whole eggs in their shells, then slicing them open and frying them into adorable little “mini eggs” that look cute but could literally send you straight to the hospital. Romantic, right?
Here’s where it gets spicy: when you freeze eggs in their shells, the yolk and whites expand at different rates (science is WILD, honey), creating micro-cracks that are basically invisible to the naked eye. These teeny tiny cracks are like a VIP invitation for bacteria—specifically Salmonella—to come party in your food and then in your digestive system. Fun times!
The FDA and USDA have officially issued warnings, which is basically their way of saying “we’re not mad, we’re just disappointed and also terrified.” They’re begging people to stop attempting this hack because, shockingly, it turns out government food safety standards exist for a REASON. Who knew?! Apparently not the 2 million people who’ve already tried this.
Social media is absolutely LOSING IT over the warnings. Some influencers are doubling down on the trend like absolute chaos agents, while others are sheepishly deleting their videos and pretending they never participated. The comments section is a war zone of people defending their right to freeze eggs while medical professionals collectively have heart palpitations.
Listen, we get it—the aesthetic is adorable and the novelty is irresistible. But is clout really worth a trip to the emergency room? Is a viral video worth spending 48 hours violently ill? We’re not trying to be your mom, but someone has to say it: maybe just cook your eggs the old-fashioned way like it’s 2024 and food safety matters.
What do you think? A) The FDA is overreacting and I’m freezing eggs anyway B) I’m listening to the government on this one, thanks but no thanks