cstephens1987
Crowing
I suppose I wasn't the clearest on that. Yes "wash and refrigerate" or "store on the counter" not a combo of the twoI wouldn't wash them if you plan on leaving them out, since washing eggs cleans the protective bloom off of them. The bloom's purpose is to keep harmful bacteria out. Its perfectly safe to leave them out, but don't wash them. Or wash them and put them in the fridge.