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. Are ground beetles harmful? are ground beetles harmful to plants.

How do I know if my eggs are pasteurized?

Pasteurized egg whites come in a carton, usually in the same area where you would buy regular eggs. The word “pasteurized” is one the box but sometimes can be very small and hard to locate. Don’t worry, if the egg whites are in a box then it can be safely assumed they are already pasteurized.

Are grocery store shell eggs pasteurized?

Shell eggs can be pasteurized by a processor if the United States Food and Drug Administration accepted the process for the destruction of Salmonella. Pasteurized shell eggs are now available at some grocery stores. Like all eggs, they must be kept refrigerated to retain quality.