Everything you gotta know, including the secret behind the date stamped on the carton.
Eggs are a refrigerator staple.
Is it safe to cook with and eat your eggs if its past that date?
Alison Bickel
In general,eggs should last from 4 to 5 weeks in the fridge.
Heres a bit more about why thats a safe estimate.
Some say best buy or sell by while other say use by.
Alison Bickel
A more reliable date is what is known as the Julian date.
Its the exact date the eggs were packed, 001 representing January 1 and 365 representing December 31.
The USDA has achart available onlineto help you figure out that date.
Your eggs will be safe to eat for up to 5 weeks past this date.
Thus, eggs in the United States must be refrigerated.
The Right Fridge Temperature for Storing Eggs
Eggs should be stored at a 40F or below.
Hard-boiled eggs will last for a full week if stored unpeeled in the fridge.
