How long do store bought eggs last?!
Answers: If the expiration date is for March 19th and I use them today, even though it seems like I bought the eggs weeks ago, are they still good? Can store bought eggs last a really long time?
If the expiration date says March 19th, then it is March 19th. Don't question it. If they happen to be spoiled, then you could probably sue for lots of money. They have highly trained professionals date those eggs. I would trust it. But here is some more info if you need it. :)
Eggs are freshest by the date posted on the box, but can be used well after. here's a useful article from eggsortment.com:
"Eggs will normally stay fresh for two weeks after they are purchased if refrigerated properly. Most refrigerators have egg holders, if you use these it may be worth it to write the expiration date on the eggs with a pencil. Here are some ways to tell if your eggs are fresh:
Take your eggs and place them in a bowl of water. If the egg is fresh, it will sink to the bottom and lie on its side. An older egg will stand up on one end and if the eggs are REALLY old, they may even float.
An egg white that appears cloudy is a sign of a fresh egg and egg whites that are thick are also very fresh. Egg whites thin out as they age.
If you happen to drop one of your eggs while determining its freshness, an easy way to clean up is to pour a lot of salt on it and wait about ten minutes, it will clean up easily!
Refrigerated, about a couple of months.
until the real time date matches the expiration date on the package
Eggs are freshest by the date posted on the box, but can be used after. here's a useful article from eggsortment.com:
"Eggs will normally stay freshest for two weeks after they are purchased if refrigerated properly. Most refrigerators have egg holders, if you use these it may be worth it to write the expiration date on the eggs with a pencil. Here are some ways to tell if your eggs are fresh:
Take your eggs and place them in a bowl of water. If the egg is fresh, it will sink to the bottom and lie on its side. An older egg will stand up on one end and if the eggs are REALLY old, they may even float.
An egg white that appears cloudy is a sign of a fresh egg and egg whites that are thick are also very fresh. Egg whites thin out as they age.
If you happen to drop one of your eggs while determining its freshness, an easy way to clean up is to pour a lot of salt on it and wait about ten minutes, it will clean up easily! "
Eggs can last months if properly refridgerated from the time they arrived at the store until the time you get them home. You can trust the dates stamped on the carton.
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eat them and find out