I have some eggs in my fridge and they have been in there for awhile. How do I tell if they have gone bad?

Answer 1

put them in a pot or bowl full of water..if they float, pitch 'em...
if they sink and stay on their side they are still good, anything in between is questionable...

Answer 2

This question seems familiar, like it's been asked before. Anyhow. Most websites suggest that eggs when kept in the carton in the fridge can still be fresh 2-5 weeks after the stamped date. Keep in mind that with fertilized eggs, the incubation period for an egg (when kept at the proper temperature) has to stay "fresh" for 21-24 days.. well, if you wanted to hatch it.

I've kept eggs in the carton on my kitchen counter away from heat and the a/c vent for weeks after the stamped expiration date. They don't taste as fresh, but they're still edible and I don't have to wait for the eggs to come to room temperature when baking desserts or breads. Although, I use organic or those anti-biotic-free/no preservatives/free range eggs. Don't know if that makes a difference in freshness durability.

Horizon Organic offers these tips in storing excess egg products:

Freezing eggs is safe as long as the eggs are broken out of their shell and are fresh and clean. Before freezing, beat whole eggs just until blended, pour into freezer containers, seal the containers tightly, and label with the number of eggs and the date.

To freeze egg whites, separate the whites from the yolks and pour into a freezer container, seal the container, label with the number of egg whites and the date and freeze. Freezing yolks is a little more difficult because the yolk's gel-like properties cause it to thicken when frozen. If frozen as is, the yolk will eventually become so gelatinous it will be almost impossible to use. To help slow down this process, beat in either 1/8 tsp. salt or 1 ½ tsp. sugar or corn syrup per ¼ cup egg yolks (4 Large egg yolks). Label the container and freeze.

Hard-boiled egg whites and hard-boiled whole eggs become tough and watery when frozen, but hard-boiled yolks can be frozen to use later for toppings or garnishes. Cook them, drain them well and package for freezing. Thaw frozen eggs overnight in the refrigerator or under running cold water. Use as soon as they are thawed. Use thawed frozen eggs only in dishes that will be thoroughly cooked. Always use frozen eggs within a year.

Answer 3

well in all honesty eggs are not all that expensive. so your best bet would be to toss them......

unless you are very frugal
( nothing wrong with that) If so bake a cake and take it over to the neighbors or someone you know.

And if you have a lot of eggs bake a few cakes and give them away... but then why waist the money on oil and cake mixes...

hell scramble the eggs and invite the neighbor kids over.

or better yet. go to the store and buy a new dozen eggs and put the old one in the carton and return them saying when you cracked one open it smelled really bad. then you will get fresh eggs for free....

Answer 4

Check the carton for the sell by date. If you don't have the carton, try the "float" test. Stick them in a container of water that is deeper than the eggs, if they float, they're bad. The memory test works sometimes, if you can remember when you bought them, they might be good yet, but if it was over a week ago, don't take the chance--dispose of them.

Answer 5

The only way is to crack them open and see. You might want to crack them one at a time into seperate cups, so that if one is bad it doesn't spoil the rest.
Eggs should be fine in the fridge for weeks if not months. The yolks might break more easily the older they get but they should still be good for an omlette or scrambled eggs.

Answer 6

Crack one open into a bowl or onto a saucer. Does the yolk have a dark spot? Does the white spread out further than normal and look watery? If the answer is yes, toss it.

Answer 7

Get a bowl or pan of water and fill it.. put the egg in the pan/bowl and if the egg floats, then it is not good.

Answer 8

Fill a bowl with cold water and put the eggs in it. If they float, they are bad.

Answer 9

Check the expiration date, an added week would be safe enough to eat. Refrigeration extends the life.

Do the float test....sink it eat it, float it toss it.........

Also break one open, the yolk should still be held together, no foul smell, no runny yolks, clear whites, no foggy coloring.

Answer 10

if they are store bought there is an experation date on the package, if not after more than 2 1/2 weeks toss 'em

Answer 11

put your eggs in water old eggs will float if they are bad,this came from a cookbook in 1939