Eggs are the foundation of hearty breakfasts, decadent pastries, and creamy aiolis. But while eggs add protein and fat to whatever you’re cooking,
Depending on where in the world you live, you can find eggs stored either in the refrigerator or sitting at room temperature on the kitchen counter.
Just like with raw chicken, eggs can potentially carry the bacterium Salmonella enteritidis, which can cause serious stomach issues.
The United States Department of Agriculture requires all eggs that abide by their grading system to be sanitized before you buy them.
So, unless you’ve bought fresh eggs from your a farm stand, most eggs you eat have been rinsed in a bacteria-killing solution.
While this solution removes Salmonella from the exterior shells, eggs could still be contaminated on the inside