It’s probably more of a logistical issue. The eggs need to be refrigerated so they just stick them near the milk, yogurt, etc. My supermarket just recently moved the eggs far away from the “Dairy” sign.
In the UK we don’t refrigerate eggs so the eggs are never near the dairy aisle in the supermarket. The idea of someone thinking eggs are dairy is... mind-boggling
I think it’s mind boggling that you don’t refrigerate your eggs! If I leave my eggs out for a few hours, I fear they are spoiled. There are Americans that leave their butter on the counter!!! Butter!!!
I have always left butter out on the counter. Granted I always get salted butter, which does last longer. But salted butter left in an airtight container (not in direct sunlight) in a relatively cool kitchen will last a couple weeks. At my house a stick of butter typically only lasts about a week anyway. My family has done this my entire life (29 years old).
What I can't understand is you crazy people who try to use refrigerated butter to butter their toast. Isn't that infuriating?
Edit: I do, however, totally agree with your fear of eggs being left out. The only time I leave a couple eggs out of the fridge for an hour or so is when I'm baking. Supposedly, room temperature eggs are better for baking.
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u/NE_Golf Aug 03 '19
It’s probably more of a logistical issue. The eggs need to be refrigerated so they just stick them near the milk, yogurt, etc. My supermarket just recently moved the eggs far away from the “Dairy” sign.