A social media profile associated with the Cuban regime posted an interesting method on Tuesday to check the condition of eggs before purchasing them.
The Facebook page "Las Cosas de Fernanda," known for its proximity to the communist regime and the government of Cienfuegos, indicated that the trick to determine whether an egg is rotten involves placing it on the lit flashlight of a mobile phone, which allows you to see inside and detect if it is spoiled.
The method was presented as an alternative to avoid economic losses, given the high price of this food on the island.
According to the post, a follower suggested checking the eggs using the flashlight on a cellphone 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 infallible.
In the same post, the official page urged attention to food safety, emphasizing the importance of this issue due to health risks and the high costs of basic products in the country.
In a previous post, "Las Cosas de Fernanda" warned about a case involving an individual 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? Worse still, can you imagine a mass poisoning with serious consequences?" questioned the whistleblower, whose account was shared by the official page.
In response to the concerns raised, "Las Cosas de Fernanda" stated that, in theory, Cuba has regulations in place to ensure food safety, although it acknowledged that these are often not enforced due to 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 demand a replacement or a refund.
In the event of refusal, he recommended going to the Provincial Center for Hygiene, Epidemiology, and Microbiology (CPHEM) or even filing a complaint with the police for possible fraud.
He 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 citizens.
In a critical tone, he urged the authorities to inform the residents of Cienfuegos and other provinces about the control and protection measures in this area.
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