Eggs will also not get salmonella if their natural protective coating is not washed away as per regulations in the US (vs Europe.) In fact, American eggs would be illegal in most European countries and vice versa - American eggs must be washed and refrigerated, whereas washing European eggs is prohibited.<p><a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.npr.org&#x2F;sections&#x2F;thesalt&#x2F;2014&#x2F;09&#x2F;11&#x2F;336330502&#x2F;why-the-u-s-chills-its-eggs-and-most-of-the-world-doesnt" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.npr.org&#x2F;sections&#x2F;thesalt&#x2F;2014&#x2F;09&#x2F;11&#x2F;336330502&#x2F;why...</a>