FryBoy
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True, but heat does kill most bacteria, including the major threat in eggs, which is salmonella (and which I thought was the subject of this thread).Heat does not kill all pathogens.
It's better to know and understand what your're dealing with with regards to bacteria, viruses and toxins than simply saying 'cook everything to xxx temperature'.
Eggs from a reputable poulterer can safely be eaten raw by most people providing you use caution with the shell.
That's one reason the FDA specifically recommends that consumers "Avoid eating raw eggs and products made with raw eggs such as Caesar salad, homemade egg nog, homemade mayonnaise, Hollandaise sauce, homemade ice cream, and other products containing raw or lightly cooked eggs."