date:Sep 11, 2018
around the yolk and white. Hens that are infected with salmonella do not get sick, so there's no way to tell if a chicken is infected.
Salmonella in eggs can be killed if eggs are pasteurized, but in the United States, eggs are not routinely pasteurized.
In some cases, the egg shells can be contaminated with fecal matter, reports Live Science. The bacteria may be present in the intestines and feces of the chicken and can be transferred to the eggs when the chickens sit on them.
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