How dangerous is

[grab an umbrella]

A "soft" boiled egg.  I know raw eggs are nutritionally good for you, but can be dangerous

[Bluto]

lethal

[benz]

A "soft" boiled egg.  I know raw eggs are nutritionally good for you, but can be dangerous

i like soft boiled + bread + butter oh yeah

[Migs]

it is very unlikely you will get anything, even from raw eggs. 

[DK II]

it is very unlikely you will get anything, even from raw eggs. 

BS. Depends a LOT on where you live and where your eggs come from.

[Migs]

Scientists estimate that, on average across the U.S., only 1 of every 20,000 eggs might contain the bacteria. So, the likelihood that an egg might contain Se is extremely small – 0.005% (five one-thousandths of one percent). At this rate, if you’re an average consumer, you might encounter a contaminated egg once every 84 years.

[DK II]

Scientists estimate that, on average across the U.S., only 1 of every 20,000 eggs might contain the bacteria. So, the likelihood that an egg might contain Se is extremely small – 0.005% (five one-thousandths of one percent). At this rate, if you’re an average consumer, you might encounter a contaminated egg once every 84 years.

Note to self: Do not try to tell "Americans", that there are people from other contries posting on the internet as well.


 

[Migs]

in many parts of the world, eggs aren't refrigerated.  They are kept in a cool place.  Spain, France, Italy, Mexico all do this. 

[DK II]

in many parts of the world, eggs aren't refrigerated.  They are kept in a cool place.  Spain, France, Italy, Mexico all do this. 

 

The rate of catching salmonella is WAY higher in europe. On the other side, it rarely exists in Japan, for example.

Germany has a high rate of salmonella. The problem is NOT what is IN the eggs, but what is ON the eggs. Salmonella are in chicken's feces and they stick to the shell of the egg from the outside in 90% of the cases. The salmonella gets in the egg once the shell is broken, and probably won't do much harm if eaten right away.

On the other hand, if you wait for a few minutes, salmonella contamination may have reached a higher level.

[Migs]

Grab, you are safe don't worry.