Cuban official media recommends a "method" for detecting spoiled eggs using a mobile phone

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Cuban official media recommends a "method" for detecting spoiled eggs using a mobile phone

An official  Cuban page suggests using a cellphone flashlight to detect bad eggs, although it acknowledges that this method is not foolproof. On the other hand, it criticizes the lack of control in food regulations.

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• CiberCuba Editorial Team

27/11/2024 - 1:04pm (GMT-5) | 

 

Homemade method for detecting spoiled eggsPhoto © Collage Facebook / Las Cosas de Fernanda

 

 

A social media profile associated with the Cuban regime published an interesting method on Tuesday for checking the freshness of eggs before buying them.

The Facebook page "Las Cosas de Fernanda," known for its ties to the communist regime and the government of Cienfuegos, mentioned that the trick to determine whether an egg is spoiled is to place it on an activated mobile phone flashlight, which allows you to see inside and detect if it is in bad condition.

Facebook Capture / The Things of Fernanda

The method was introduced as an alternative to prevent economic losses, given the high price of this food item on the island.

According to the post, a follower suggested using the flashlight on a cell phone to check the eggs as a practical way to determine their condition.

 

To demonstrate this, the page shared photos sent by the user, clearly showing a good egg and a bad one. However, the official profile warned that the method is not foolproof.

In the same post, the official page called for attention to food safety, emphasizing the importance of this issue due to health risks and the high costs of basic goods in the country.

In a previous post, “Las Cosas de Fernanda” warned about the case of a person who paid 3,400 pesos for a carton of spoiled eggs. "How do you file a complaint and with whom? Who protects us from this scam? Even worse, can you imagine a mass poisoning with serious consequences?" questioned the complainant, whose account was shared by the official page.

Facebook Capture / Fernanda's Things

In response to the raised concerns, "Las Cosas de Fernanda" noted that, in theory,  Cuba has regulations in place to ensure food safety, although it acknowledged that these are often not enforced due to a lack of oversight or corruption.

The official page explained that private businesses are also subject to these regulations and suggested that if a customer purchases spoiled eggs, they can request an exchange or a refund.

In case of a denial, he recommended going to the Provincial Center for Hygiene, Epidemiology, and Microbiology (CPHEM) or even filing a complaint with the police for possible fraud.

She also questioned the role of the responsible authorities, such as the CPHEM and Provincial Health, regarding the measures they are implementing to protect the health of the citizens.

 

 

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On an egg-related note, there is an amazing documentary about the egg narrated by David Attenborough. Bird eggs are pretty incredible.