Using old egg cartons to recycle and make creative objects in elementary schools, kindergartens, nursery schools and day care centers sounds like an admirable idea — but not to the Health Ministry, which worries that the practice could spread disease.

According to The Jerusalem Post, dangerous Salmonella bacteria may stick to the cardboard, causing a serious danger to children and others with weak immune systems.

The Education Ministry accepted the recommendation that used egg cartons should not be allowed in educational institutions.