Why can baked goods like cookies and cake be left out on the counter that contain eggs, but scrambled or fried eggs would need to be refrigerated?

Question

Why can baked goods like cookies and cake be left out on the counter that contain eggs, but scrambled or fried eggs would need to be refrigerated?

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Answer 1

Scrambled and fried eggs are only considered “loosely cooked” whereas baked goods with egg in are “well cooked”. Many people with egg allergy can tolerate well cooked egg but not loosely cooked egg – this is common in children (mostly they will “grow out of” the egg allergy).

Edited to add – my daughter (8 months) has an egg allergy. She tolerates well cooked egg but “loosely cooked” egg gives her a horrendous rash and triggers her eczema. I think the proteins change with cooking. The allergy clinic provide a list of well cooked/loosely cooked foods so you know what to give/avoid.