And, as a note, at the grading station, eggs are washed in a sanitizing solution and scrubbed with revolving brushes to remove dirt and any bacteria that may be found on the shell.
Eggs contain a protective mineral coating and washing them allows bacteria to enter via the porous shell so it is not advised to wash eggs at all. When opening the egg it is important to avoid any and all contact with the outer shell including the middle so it is most sanitary to use a slotted spoon or separator.
From the US Dept. of Agriculture: "Contamination of eggs may be due to bacteria within the hen's ovary or oviduct before the shell forms around the yolk and white. Salmonella enteritidis doesn't make the hen sick. It is also possible for eggs to become infected by Salmonella enteritidis fecal contamination through the pores of the shells after they're laid. For more information about Salmonella, see Salmonella Questions and Answers."
And, as a note, at the grading station, eggs are washed in a sanitizing solution and scrubbed with revolving brushes to remove dirt and any bacteria that may be found on the shell.
2 visible egg shell fragments in your drink @2:34...
Eggs contain a protective mineral coating and washing them allows bacteria to enter via the porous shell so it is not advised to wash eggs at all. When opening the egg it is important to avoid any and all contact with the outer shell including the middle so it is most sanitary to use a slotted spoon or separator.
From the US Dept. of Agriculture: "Contamination of eggs may be due to bacteria within the hen's ovary or oviduct before the shell forms around the yolk and white. Salmonella enteritidis doesn't make the hen sick. It is also possible for eggs to become infected by Salmonella enteritidis fecal contamination through the pores of the shells after they're laid. For more information about Salmonella, see Salmonella Questions and Answers."