Eggs

[Bazile]

Should eggs bought from a shop / supermarket , be kept refrigerated ?

[naomi24]

They’re not kept refrigerated in the shops.

[Vagus]

Oh no, not another should you/shouldn’t you!!
Opinion is divided, some are convinced you should, some (like me) don’t and have never bothered.
Basically it’s up to you Baz.

[tiggerblue10]

I've always kept mine in the fridge.

[Sqad]

If sell by dates are fine, then buy them wherever you want.
No, in my opinion they shouldn't be refrigerated.

[Old_Geezer]

Not in the UK as we don't overwash the eggs and remove the natural protection. In the US they do overwash and have to refrigerate them.

[Bazile]

Just did some shopping
Room in the refrigerator is at a premium

Just looking at things that don't need to go therein :-)

[Buenchico]

From the website of the British Egg Information Service:

[Q1] Where should I store eggs?

[A1] For optimum freshness and food safety, eggs should be kept at a constant temperature below 20°C. To avoid the typical temperature fluctuations in a domestic kitchen, we recommend that eggs are stored in their box in the fridge. See our egg storage and handling page for more information.

[Q2] Why aren’t eggs refrigerated in supermarkets?

[A2] Most modern supermarkets are kept below 20°C so it is not necessary for retailers to refrigerate their eggs. Not refrigerating eggs in store also prevents significant temperature fluctuations (for example eggs being moved from a fridge to a hot car after purchase).

Source:
https://www.egginfo.co.uk/egg-facts-and-figures/faqs

[pastafreak]

I would have given an answer similar to Chris.
Plus, eggs are quickly sold so it's assumed they move into similar ideal temperatures once taken home.
I always keep mine in the fridge...but I could get away with keeping them out in winter as my kitchen is unheated.

[gingejbee]

My boxed eggs (Waitrose) say "Refrigerate after purchase to maintain freshness".
To me, it seems common sense to keep eggs cooler, rather than sit at room temperature.

[jennyjoan]

nah - put mine in fridge - I couldn't have eggs knocking about my kitchen - making an untidy mess. I actually put everything into my fridge as I don't have great cupboard space.

[fitdarren]

I always keep my eggs in the fridge, but they are never in there for long.

[tiggerblue10]

I get eggs for my son but he doesn't have them every day so I reckon they keep longer in the fridge.

[Bazile]

//most of the egg production in this country, sadly, is now affected with salmonella" //

Currie d eggs anyone ?

[diddlydo]

The only time I've ever put eggs in the fridge was this summer when the temp in our kitchen reached 38C!