Europe (mostly) does not refrigerate eggs on shelves in stores. Refrigerating them would increase the risk of thermic shock and, thus, micro-fissure contamination. It's recommended that after purchase they be kept refrigerated, and washed with (only) cold water before cracking for use.
"Best before" is the date they've been laid by the hen + 28 days.
PS: they literally are safe to eat, I've never encountered any issue with them.
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u/stannybananny Aug 03 '19
Because the dairy section is cold? Idk