Why Are Eggs in the Dairy Section If They Aren't Dairy?
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In the United States, commercially sold eggs must be washed and refrigerated, unlike in many parts of Europe where they are often sold from an unrefrigerated shelf. This fundamental difference in food safety processing is a key reason why you'll find eggs consistently placed within the refrigerated dairy section of American supermarkets, even though they are definitively not dairy products.
