Pasteurized eggs are eggs that have been gently heat-treated to kill any potentially harmful bacteria, like salmonella and listeria. They’re usually placed in a water bath with a temperature of ...

Pasteurized eggs are eggs that have been gently heat-treated to kill any potentially harmful bacteria, like salmonella and listeria. They’re usually placed in a water bath with a temperature of ...

Only a small minority of shell eggs produced in the U.S. are pasteurized —and the ones that are available are notably more expensive due to the added time and processing involved in pasteurization.

Whether they are pasteurized or unpasteurized, eggs should be thoroughly cooked and consumed within 3 weeks of purchase. The bird flu outbreak continues to spread across the United States.

While raw eggs do carry a health risk, pasteurizing them can reduce the risk. Unfortunately, finding pasteurized eggs is easier said than done, as few retailers tend to carry them.

The latest figures from December show that the average price for a dozen eggs in the United States has hit $4.15. That isn’t as high as the record price of $4.82 per dozen set two years ago, but ...