However, they are perishable, just like raw meat, poultry and fish. Also today some unborken shell eggs may contain bacteria that can make you sick unless the eggs are carefully handled. This bacteria is Salmonella enteritidis . While the number of eggs affected is less that 1 in ten thousand, there have been scattered out-breaks in the last few years. Currently the government, the egg industry and the scientific community are working together to solve the problem.
Researchers say the salmonella bacteria are usually in the yolk or yellow.
But they can't rule out its presence in egg whites. So everyone is advised against eating raw or undercooked egg yolks, whites or products containing them. Health problems could be a chronic illness or any condition which weakens the immune system. You can continue to enjoy eggs and egg-rich foods if you follow these safe handling guidelines. Avoid eating raw eggs or foods that contain them.