The salmonella outbreak linked to eggs is still going strong. If you want to avoid becoming a statistic, here's what you need to know about cooking your eggs.

According to the World Health Organization, salmonella bacteria is one of the most common causes of foodborne illness around the world. In the United States, 1.4 million infections result in over 150,000 doctor visits, 15,000 hospitalizations, and 500 deaths each year.