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Why are eggs stored at ambient in supermarkets?

Started by AdamR, Aug 10 2013 06:28 PM
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Posted 10 August 2013 - 06:28 PM

Just wondering why exactly eggs are stored at ambient in supermarkets, but their storage instuctions say refigerate at home?


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Posted 11 August 2013 - 03:29 PM

Dear AdamR

 

That is done in that way to avoid fluctuations of temperatures; those fluctuations would have a higher negative effect than keeping the eggs to ambient temperature till purchase.  One premise is the quick turnover of stocks at the supermarkets

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Posted 12 August 2013 - 01:08 AM

Cost for supermarkets to install refrigeration + quick turn-over.


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Posted 12 August 2013 - 08:39 AM

Hi Adam,

 

To add to previous comments:

 

'After eggs are refrigerated, they need to stay that way. A cold egg left out at room temperature can sweat, facilitating the movement of bacteria into the egg and increasing the growth of bacteria.' - FSIS

 

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