All egg products are pasteurized as required by United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). This means that they have been rapidly heated and held at a minimum required temperature for a specified time to destroy bacteria.

Can you eat eggs that are not pasteurized?

Is it safe to eat raw eggs? Share on Pinterest Public health officials do not recommend eating raw, unpasteurized eggs, as they may contain bacteria that cause illness. Eggs are a nutrient-dense food when a person prepares them without adding solid fats, sugar, refined starches, or sodium.

Are store bought eggs safe to eat raw?

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) considers it safe to use in-shell raw eggs if they are pasteurized (14). Raw eggs may contain a type of pathogenic bacteria called Salmonella, which can cause food poisoning. Using pasteurized eggs lessens the possibility of contracting a Salmonella infection.