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SILVER SPRING, Md., March 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The egg has
been associated with festivals celebrating spring for many
centuries. Decorating eggs for Easter is a tradition that dates
back to the 13th century or earlier. Eggs were formerly a
forbidden food during the Lenten season, and there are rituals
in many countries involving painting and decorating them to mark
the end of the period of penance and fasting, and then eating
them as a celebration of Easter. To view the multimedia assets
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http://www.multivu.com/mnr/54146-u-s-fda-playing-it-safe-with-
eggs-food-safety-tips However, eating eggs that are not handled
with proper care can cause food poisoning, a