That's right. The reason US companies wash their eggs is because many of them refuse to spend the extra money to vaccinate the hens against salmonella. Washing and refrigerating the eggs is apparently a cheaper solution than vaccination, therefore it's all about money.
Salmonella vaccinations for hens is common practice in EU countries. Since that practice began, there has been approx. 87.5% decrease in salmonella related food poisoning.
It's a shame, though, that in the US you can't buy what is widely regarded as the best cheese in the world, simply because it's made from unpasteurised milk: Brie de Meaux. Most of you have never had Brie de Meaux. Are you curious? ;-)
You can make any cheese from pasteurized milk. Also, cheeses made from unpasteurized milk are made and imported into the US. They need to be 60 days old to be salable.