Electrical safety
Do not microwave uncooked eggs
Do not directly microwave uncooked eggs; use a suitable alternative cooking method. Keep people back if an egg bursts and deal with burns promptly.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-20
Why it matters
An uncooked egg can burst during or after microwaving, even when the shell is removed.
Wrong action
Microwaving a raw egg because taking off the shell seems sufficient.
Correct action
Do not directly microwave uncooked eggs; use a suitable alternative cooking method.
What to do
- Check the microwave's food restrictions before choosing a method.
- Do not directly microwave uncooked eggs; use a suitable alternative cooking method.
- Keep people back if an egg bursts and deal with burns promptly.
If something happens
For serious injury, unconsciousness or difficulty breathing, keep yourself safe, call 999 and follow the operator.
Sources and review
- Electrical and Mechanical Services Department — EMSD: Household Electrical Safety Handbook sections 2.3.8-2.3.20
Last reviewed: 2026-09-20
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