Oh, the cupcakes that could have been saved

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  Posted by Laura Mon Aug 18, 2008 2:09pm PDT

  well, I never would have thought of that! Great idea!

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  Posted by Alex Mon Aug 18, 2008 3:52pm PDT

  Brilliant! When I own my bakery, I will send them out like this. We can start a revolution!

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  Posted by Teresa Mon Aug 18, 2008 5:46pm PDT

  Thanks! My daughter loves cupcakes so this tip to make them last longer will be very handy.

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  Posted by destinywinks Mon Aug 18, 2008 7:58pm PDT

  That is just brilliant!!

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  Posted by vixenvena Mon Aug 18, 2008 8:03pm PDT

  Mind boggling! Next time I go to the grocery store, I'm going to ask why there are eggs in my carton instead of cupcakes.

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  Posted by Valerie Rains, Shine staff Tue Aug 19, 2008 6:21am PDT

  Isn't it great? I kind of want to make mini cupcakes today just to try it out.

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  Posted by LaurieR Tue Aug 19, 2008 1:06pm PDT

  Is there any risk of getting bacteria from the eggs on the cooked cupcakes or frosting?

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  Posted by Valerie Rains, Shine staff Tue Aug 19, 2008 3:13pm PDT

  Hmmm...that's a good question, lryan242us. I would hope that the bakery had examined that issue before sending their goods out. Any food scientists/bakers/home ec teachers out there care to weigh in?

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  Posted by Joe Tue Aug 19, 2008 4:10pm PDT

  There could be possible risk of Salmonella infection and other bacteria which could be present on the carton contaminating the cupcakes. I wish I could say it was a good idea because you're recycling but then why take the risk?

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  Posted by Jasmine Tue Aug 19, 2008 8:39pm PDT

  so a closed egg container won't smoosh the frosting at all?

  and with the bacteria and salmonella, isn't it just the yolk/actual egg the part that would be contaminated? so if it's just the shell that's in contact with the container then no worries?

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