A chronic illness weakens the immune system, making the person vulnerable to foodborne illnesses. Taking Steps at Home Proper refrigeration, cooking, and handling should prevent most egg safety problems. Persons can enjoy eggs and dishes containing eggs if these safe handling guidelines are followed. At the store, choose Grade A or AA eggs with clean, uncracked shells. Make sure they've been refrigerated in the store.
Any bacteria present in an egg can multiply quickly at room temperature.
Don't wash eggs. At the plant, government regulations require that USDA-graded eggs be carefully washed and sanitized using special detergent. Then the eggs are coated with a tasteless, natural mineral oil to protect them. Refrigerate Eggs Take eggs straight home and store them immediately in the refrigerator set at 40 F or slightly below. Store them in the grocery carton in the coldest part of the refrigerator and not in the door.