Why should you not eat scrambled eggs on a cruise ship?

You can eat scrambled eggs on a cruise ship, and millions of passengers do every morning without any problem, but there is a popular travel myth that you should not eat scrambled eggs on a cruise ship because of food safety concerns related to mass catering. The myth comes from the fact that cruise ships feed 3,000 to 6,000 people and often prepare scrambled eggs in large batches using powdered eggs or liquid egg product that is kept warm in steam trays for long periods in the buffet. If eggs are held at the wrong temperature, between 40 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit, bacteria like Salmonella can multiply, potentially causing foodborne illness. Some former crew members have claimed that buffet scrambled eggs can be rubbery because they are made from powdered eggs and held for hours, losing texture and flavor. However, modern cruise ships must follow strict food safety standards under the CDC Vessel Sanitation Program, which inspects galleys, food holding temperatures, and hygiene, and cruise lines have rigorous protocols. The risk of getting sick from scrambled eggs on a major cruise line is extremely low, and most cruise lines now cook eggs to order at omelet stations where you can watch them made fresh. If you are concerned, order fried eggs, omelets made to order, or poached eggs rather than buffet scrambled eggs that have been sitting. But there is no official warning that you should never eat scrambled eggs on a cruise ship.