Should You Wash Farm Eggs Before Eating?
                                
                                
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                                Freshly laid eggs have a natural, protective coating called the “bloom” or “cuticle,” which seals the eggshell's pores and keeps bacteria out. This critical barrier is the central factor in the debate of whether you should wash farm eggs before eating.