[USCC] Salmonella threat and eggshells in home compost bins

[Berbiglia, Julie (Public Works)]

We are getting calls from backyard composters concerned about adding
eggshells to their compost due to salmonella concerns.  Is this a real
risk such that we should recommend against using eggshells in home
compost bins and in gardens? Or is the risk primarily in large scale
municipal and poultry litter composting facilities?

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Best,
Julie Berbiglia
Metro Beautification & Environment Commission
Office 615/880-2419
Cell 615/642-0532
www.nashville.gov/beautification

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