" wrote:
>
> On Sat, 18 Oct 2003 11:25:40 -0400, Bob Pastorio >
> wrote:
>
> >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.
>
> candeh

All through Europe eggs are sold at room temperature. As long as they
aren't cracked or contaminated, it's not a problem.

Arri London wrote:
> " wrote:
>
>>On Sat, 18 Oct 2003 11:25:40 -0400, Bob Pastorio >
>>wrote:
>>
>>
>>>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.
>>
>>candeh
>
>
> All through Europe eggs are sold at room temperature. As long as they
> aren't cracked or contaminated, it's not a problem.

Then Europeans aren't trying hard enough.

--
Alan

"If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion, and
avoid the people, you might better stay home."
--James Michener

Arri London wrote:

> All through Europe eggs are sold at room temperature. As long as they
> aren't cracked or contaminated, it's not a problem.

True, except that you must realize that Europe doesn't have the
Salmonella problem with eggs that we do. <sigh>
Goomba

Goomba wrote:

> Arri London wrote:
>
>>All through Europe eggs are sold at room temperature. As long as they
>>aren't cracked or contaminated, it's not a problem.
>
> True, except that you must realize that Europe doesn't have the
> Salmonella problem with eggs that we do. <sigh>

Sure they do. Google about bacterial growth and eggs. Find a lot of
UK, Irish and Euro sites.

The major differences is that Europeans aren't so scared of the table.

Pastorio

Goomba wrote:
>
> Arri London wrote:
>
> > All through Europe eggs are sold at room temperature. As long as they
> > aren't cracked or contaminated, it's not a problem.
>
> True, except that you must realize that Europe doesn't have the
> Salmonella problem with eggs that we do. <sigh>
> Goomba

It did at one time. Measures were taken and contaminated flocks were
destroyed. It has improved although warnings are still given to pregnant
women and those with immune problems to avoid raw eggs.

What I miss is that the eggs sold in most UK supermarkets are stamped
with the date they were laid. Makes choosing fresh eggs much easier.

Goomba wrote:

> Arri London wrote:
>
>
>>All through Europe eggs are sold at room temperature. As long as they
>>aren't cracked or contaminated, it's not a problem.
>
>
> True, except that you must realize that Europe doesn't have the
> Salmonella problem with eggs that we do. <sigh>
> Goomba

Because they don't have the same problems with chickens either. And when
they do, they slaughter all the chickens. Maybe that's why we continue
to have egg problems.

--
Alan

"If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion, and
avoid the people, you might better stay home."
--James Michener