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Eggs are a perishable food, just like milk or meat.
The eggshell sure looks like it's protecting the egg from anything, making it as safe as food in a can. But in fact, what's inside that shell will spoil if it's not handled with food safety in mind. Any egg in the shell, raw or hard-boiled, can be kept at room temperature, about 75 degrees F, for no more than 2 hours. If you go on a picnic and it is 92 degrees out, you have less than 2 hours. So be safe and pack those eggs in an ice chest to keep them cool.