Are Home Grown Eggs Pasteurized? The Truth About Fresh Eggs
                                
                                
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                                A surprisingly high percentage of raw eggs contain Salmonella bacteria, which can cause foodborne illness. If you keep backyard chickens, it is essential to understand that, unlike most commercially sold eggs, home grown eggs are not pasteurized and carry a risk of contamination.