Eggs are one of the most common foods in almost every household because they are nutritious, inexpensive, and easy to prepare. However, doctors warn that cooking or storing boiled eggs incorrectly may increase health risks for children — especially young kids with weaker immune systems.

Recently, health experts have raised concerns about:

soft-boiled or half-cooked eggs,

which many parents believe are more delicious and nutritious.

According to specialists, undercooked eggs may still contain harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, a common cause of food poisoning. Children infected with the bacteria may develop:

• stomach pain,
• vomiting,
• diarrhea,
• fever,
• or severe dehydration.

In more serious cases, the infection can become dangerous if treatment is delayed.

Doctors also warn against another common mistake:

leaving boiled eggs at room temperature for too long before children eat them.

In hot weather, bacteria may multiply rapidly on food that is improperly stored, increasing the risk of contamination.

Experts recommend that parents:

• cook eggs thoroughly,
• avoid giving raw or runny eggs to small children,
• refrigerate leftover eggs properly,
• and avoid reheating eggs multiple times.

Nutritionists say eggs are still highly beneficial because they contain:

• protein,
• vitamins,
• healthy fats,
• and nutrients important for growth and brain development.

However, food safety remains just as important as nutrition.

Doctors emphasize that many food poisoning cases in children begin with ordinary foods parents consider harmless — including eggs prepared incorrectly.