eFinder

eFinder

Home › Food Safety › Article

Viral coffee trend poses serious diarrhea and vomiting risk, doctor warns

Nypost · · 353 words · By Fox News
Food Safety Social Media Trends
open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/health/viral-egg-coffee-trend-goes-viral-as-as-doc…

psychologyDetected Techniques

warning
Appeal to Authority 85% confidence
Citing an authority figure as evidence, even when the authority is not qualified on the topic.

fact_checkFact-Check Results

12 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

check_circle Corroborated 8
help Insufficient Evidence 2
schedule Pending 2
check_circle
“Viral coffee trend poses serious diarrhea and vomiting risk, doctor warns”
CORROBORATED
Multiple web search results independently confirm doctors warn about salmonella risk from raw eggs in egg coffee, linking to diarrhea and vomiting.
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — A drink known as egg coffee, which originates from Vietnam and is made by blending egg yolks with sugar and condensed milk, is trending on social media but doctors warn it poses a salmonella risk.
https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/health/viral-egg-coffee-trend-…
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — Those with egg allergies should avoid egg coffee altogether and consider alternative coffee drinks. Additionally, egg coffee may not be suitable for people with high cholesterol or heart health concer…
https://shortfoodblog.com/is-it-safe-to-drink-egg-coffee/
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — Adults older than 65, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems should avoid egg coffee because raw eggs pose a salmonella risk.
https://www.everydayhealth.com/diet-nutrition/egg-coffee-is-…
check_circle
“The drink known as egg coffee, which originates from Vietnam, is made by blending egg yolks with sugar and condensed milk”
CORROBORATED
Web search results and Wikipedia confirm egg coffee is made with egg yolks, sugar, and condensed milk.
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — Egg coffee is a Vietnamese drink traditionally prepared with egg yolks, sugar, condensed milk and robusta coffee.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egg_coffee
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — Vietnamese egg coffee (ca phe trung) is made by beating an egg yolk with sweetened condensed milk for about 10 minutes until it makes an airy, creamy, meringue-like fluff.
https://ethnicspoon.com/vietnamese-egg-coffee-ca-phe-trung/
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — Egg coffee, which originates from Vietnam, is made by blending egg yolks with sugar and condensed milk.As for nutrition, Reddy said there’s no difference in the quality of protein in raw versus cooked…
https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/health/viral-egg-coffee-trend-…
check_circle
“In Vietnamese, the drink is called cà phê trứng, which translates to 'egg coffee.' It’s believed to have originated in Hanoi in the 1940s”
CORROBORATED
Web search results and Wikipedia confirm the Vietnamese name 'cà phê trứng' and Hanoi origin in the 1940s.
menu_book
wikipedia NEUTRAL — Egg coffee (Vietnamese: Cà phê trứng) is a Vietnamese drink traditionally prepared with egg yolks, sugar, condensed milk and robusta coffee. The drink is made by filtering coffee bean in a phin, and b…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egg_coffee
menu_book
wikipedia NEUTRAL — Hanoi Beer (Vietnamese: Bia Hà Nội) is a beer brand produced in Hanoi, Vietnam. It is a brand of Habeco, a state company that is partially owned by Carlsberg. It was first introduced in 1890. The logo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanoi_Beer
menu_book
wikipedia NEUTRAL — Vietnamese iced coffee (Vietnamese: cà phê đá, lit. 'iced coffee') is a traditional Vietnamese coffee recipe. It is created using coffee roasted between medium and dark. The drink is made by passing h…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnamese_iced_coffee
+ 3 more evidence sources
check_circle
“An older Italian version, known as zabaglione, is made by whipping egg yolks with sugar, often serving it alongside coffee”
CORROBORATED
Multiple web search results confirm zabaglione is an Italian egg yolk-based dessert served with coffee.
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — The coffee version is made by combining zabaglione with espresso or regular coffee. The resulting drink is luxuriously creamy and frothy. In the video, Rita takes an egg yolk and a teaspoon of sugar, …
https://www.allrecipes.com/we-tried-espresso-zabaglione-tren…
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — How to make Zabaglione, a classic Italian dessert that's sweet, thick, creamy and incredibly delicious! Made with just 3 ingredients; egg yolks, sugar and Marsala wine. This creamy custard is perfect …
https://www.insidetherustickitchen.com/zabaglione/
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — It is also the ideal last-minute dessert fix; all you need to make a fantastic zabaglione is egg yolks, wine, sugar, and some good arm muscle. The basic formula to serve four generously is 4 egg yolks…
https://www.seriouseats.com/seriously-italian-zabaione-zabag…
check_circle
“The egg yolks are not fully cooked during the whipping process — which may increase the risk of contamination”
CORROBORATED
Web search results confirm egg yolks in egg coffee are not fully cooked, increasing contamination risk.
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — ... egg coffee , which originates ... The egg yolks are not fully cooked during the whipping process — which may increase the risk of contamination.
https://newyorkinsider.net/featured/2026/04/15/egg-coffee-dr…
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — Cook eggs until yolks are firm, avoid foods with raw eggs (like cookie dough or homemade mayo) and refrigerate at 40 degrees F or below.
https://newstarget.com/2025-10-10-why-salmonella-keeps-slipp…
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — Proper food storage, cooking, and handling are essential to preventing bacterial growth and cross-contamination in a pregnancy-safe kitchen.
https://picrew.org/blog/mom/food-safety-during-pregnancy-tip…
check_circle
“Salmonella is a serious concern to keep in mind when anyone makes egg coffee”
CORROBORATED
Web search results and medical sources confirm salmonella risk from raw eggs in egg coffee.
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — A drink known as egg coffee, which originates from Vietnam and is made by blending egg yolks with sugar and condensed milk, is trending on social media but doctors warn it poses a salmonella risk.
https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/health/viral-egg-coffee-trend-…
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — Salmonella infection (salmonellosis) is a common bacterial disease that affects the intestinal tract. Salmonella bacteria typically live in animal and human intestines and are shed through stool (fece…
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/salmonella/sy…
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — Egg coffee is a beverage that combines strong coffee with a mixture of egg yolk. Its creamy texture and sweet taste have already made it a culinary trend. Everyday Health explains whether it is actual…
https://newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/trending-egg-coffee-how-it-s…
check_circle
“Salmonella bacteria can only be killed by cooking a raw egg — and the disease’s symptoms include diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting”
CORROBORATED
Medical sources confirm salmonella causes diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, nausea, and vomiting.
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — Salmonella infection is usually caused by eating raw or undercooked meat, poultry, and eggs or egg products or by drinking unpasteurized milk.Diarrhea. Stomach (abdominal) cramps. Fever. Nausea. Vomit…
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/salmonella/sy…
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — Common signs include diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, and vomiting. If you have these symptoms after eating eggs or egg products, take them seriously. “Food poisoning symptoms can range from mild to s…
https://int.livhospital.com/can-you-get-food-poisoning-from-…
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — Symptoms include diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps. The Food and Drug Administration issued a recall on Friday for eggs from Milo’s Poultry Farms in Bonduel. The notice includes all eggs sold under t…
https://www.wpr.org/news/wisconsin-eggs-cause-multi-state-sa…
check_circle
“Pregnant women are especially vulnerable to the worst effects of salmonella, as well as elderly people”
CORROBORATED
Web search results confirm pregnant women and elderly are at higher risk for severe salmonella infections.
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — This sheet is about exposure to Salmonella in a pregnancy or while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is Salmonell…
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK582942/
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — Ensuring food safety is paramount for everyone, but it takes on critical importance for vulnerable populations. Pregnant women, young children, and elderly individuals face heightened risks from foodb…
https://wellri.com/protecting-vulnerable-groups-essential-fo…
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — In about 4% of cases (4 in 100), Salmonella can cause bacteremia, a condition where there are bacteria enters the bloodstream and can lead to serious illness or even death in the woman who is pregnant…
https://mothertobaby.org/fact-sheets/salmonella-pregnancy/
help
“There’s no difference in the quality of protein in raw versus cooked eggs”
INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE
No evidence found in web search or Wikipedia to support the claim about protein quality in raw vs cooked eggs.
help
“Condensed milk 'is a very high calorie food'”
INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE
No evidence found in web search or Wikipedia to confirm condensed milk's calorie content.
schedule
“Consuming raw eggs may reduce the body’s ability to absorb certain B vitamins, including biotin”
PENDING
schedule
“If you must have a raw egg, it’s best to find in-shell pasteurized eggs”
PENDING
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.