How much raw egg can cause salmonella?

I've consumed 360 raw eggs in my life and have never gotten salmonella poisoning. ... read more

Salmonella bacteria cause salmonella. You will not get salmonella unless you eat a raw egg that is contaminated with salmonella bacteria. If you’re eating raw eggs that are NOT contaminated with salmonella, you can eat thousands. If you’re eating raw eggs that ARE contaminated with salmonella, one would probably do it. read more

Poultry may carry bacteria such as Salmonella that can contaminate the inside of eggs before the shells are formed. Eggs can also become contaminated from the droppings of poultry through the laying process or from the environment (e.g., contaminated poultry feed or bedding). read more

If you want to eliminate your odds of getting salmonellosis from eggs, you can buy pasteurized eggs. On the down side, pasteurized eggs are more expensive than unpasteurized eggs and don’t produce very fluffy meringues (although in standard cookie recipes, they work fine). read more