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Is it safe to eat raw eggs?
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Expert Answer
In the US, raw eggs carry Salmonella risk (~1 in 20,000 eggs). Risk is higher for elderly, young children, pregnant women, and immunocompromised. Pasteurized eggs are safer for raw preparations. In Japan and some European countries, stricter standards reduce risk significantly.
Key Insight
In the US, raw eggs carry Salmonella risk (~1 in 20,000 eggs).
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