This document discusses microbial and non-microbial spoilage that can occur in eggs during storage. It notes that shells become contaminated after laying by materials like fecal matter, and this allows microbes like Pseudomonas and Aeromonas to penetrate the shell and grow. It describes different types of spoilage bacteria can cause like green, colorless, black, pink and red rots. Molds like Penicillium can also cause pin-spot molding or fungal rotting. The document outlines some preservation methods like asepsis, heat, low temperatures, drying, preservatives and irradiation to prevent or slow spoilage.