Should you refrigerate eggs or not? The right way to store them for freshness and safety

If you have ever opened your fridge and wondered whether eggs truly need to be stored there, you are not alone. Around the world, habits vary, some people refrigerate eggs, while others keep them neatly stacked on the counter. But what does science say? A 2021 study published in Frontiers in Microbiology found that eggs stored at 25°C for several days allowed the bacteria Salmonella Typhimurium to multiply rapidly, whereas refrigeration significantly slowed its growth. This shows how temperature plays a major role in egg safety and freshness. In this article, we explore whether egg refrigeration is necessary, how temperature affects shelf life, and what method keeps them safest for consumption. In countries such as the United States, eggs are washed and sanitised before being sold.