On Sun, 19 Oct 2003 14:49:15 GMT, "
> wrote:

>On Sat, 18 Oct 2003 11:25:40 -0400, Bob Pastorio >
>wrote:
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>>Eggs can be held at room temperature for days and even weeks. As long
>>as they're cooked through at service.
>>
>You should tell that to the grocery stores in my area. They could free
>up valuable refrigerated space and save thousands.

Most (all?) states Departments of Agriculture have adopted laws
requiring that eggs be refridgerated at 45F or below. Not sure if
ever made Federal law (yet).

-sw