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- Experts recommend plastic eggs for outdoor Easter hunts.
- Hard-boiled eggs can be eaten up to a week if dyed with food-safe colors.
- Eggs should be refrigerated within two hours after cooking.
- The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) instructs hiding eggs in clean areas and boiling separate sets for eating and decorating.
- Salmonella risks exist, particularly for vulnerable populations.
