“The amount we could export would not solve their egg shortage,” says the head of the Finnish Poultry Association.

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  • Sirence@feddit.org
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    6 hours ago

    Why would they need to be refrigerated for the trip? Would a ship take longer than 20 days?

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      6 hours ago

      It’s a U.S. thing. Eggs are refrigerated to prevent salmonella. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration rules require eggs be kept under 45°F/7°C at all times.

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        4 hours ago

        Afaik they’re refrigerated because they’re “ultra washed” (because I don’t remember details), which removes the natural coating/protection of the eggs.

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        5 hours ago

        But why would the eggs need to be refrigerated on the ship already? If it’s a US law wouldn’t it just start applying once the eggs reach the US? Here chickens are required to be vaccinated against salmonella anyways so that shouldn’t be a big issue.