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Eggs aren't pasteurised, they're sanitised by washing in the US. As the article says this removes the protective coating that keeps bacteria out, so refrigeration is required to reduce bacteria infiltration.

The salmonella would be present on the outside of the egg, so if you're paranoid simply wash the egg immediately before use if you're going to consume it raw.

You're more likely to catch something from a salad these days anyway.




Pasteurized eggs are available. For example: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Davidson-s-Safest-Choice-Large-AA...


You can buy pasteurized eggs, either in-shell or as liquid egg products, in the U.S.


I haven't been able to find in-shell pasteurized eggs for years.

You can pasturize them yourself, but the margins are pretty tight, and there is no way to verify you were successful.




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