Yes, but the egg is laid because it is formed and ready to be expelled from the chickens body.
Temperature fluctuation is critical to safety.
Because of Salmonella, eggs gathered from laying hens should be refrigerated as soon as possible.
After they are refrigerated, they need to stay that way. A cold egg left out at room temperature can sweat, facilitating the growth of bacteria.
Refrigerated eggs should not be left out more than 2 hours.
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