I'm in the process of baking a cake right now. I just noticed the date on the carton of eggs from my refrigerator said to "sell by August 01". Obviously I don't eat a lot of eggs. But, the cake should still be safe to eat, right?
2006-10-24 05:32:34 · 11 answers · asked by ? 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
I've gone about 7 weeks past the date stamp. Cause the date stamp is an Industry Fresh By Stamp.... But then when I buy eggs they go straight to the refrigerator and don't sit in my car nor on my counter.
Crack it open in seperate bowl, smell it. If it doesn't smell should be useable. But your kinda way beyond what I personally have done.
Better Homes & Garden has a article: Here is the bit on Eggs :
Eggs generally have long shelf lives -- three to five weeks from the time you take them home. And since most eggs will be cooked, there is less of a safety concern. Don't throw them out if they're past the expiration date; crack one open first. If it still smells and looks good, fry away.
When you cook them, make sure you do so thoroughly. About 1 in every 10,000 eggs contains salmonella bacteria. Thorough cooking kills salmonella. Once cooked, a boiled, unpeeled egg will last a week.
2006-10-24 06:39:05 · answer #1 · answered by Staci 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Egge keep alot longer than the expiration date- especially when kept cold. When in doubt- break each egg individually in a cup- check it for color and smell-no blood specks. If good add it - do that with each of the eggs and you will be fine.It is best to do that even if they say the are fresh- seeing is believing!
2006-10-24 05:58:39 · answer #2 · answered by gramacarrie 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
just because the store has to sell the eggs by that date doesn't mean they are bad. Crack one into a bowl. If it looks like an egg should look, it is okay to use.
2006-10-24 08:53:08 · answer #3 · answered by babidoozer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no....usually you can go about a week after the expiration date but 2 1/2 months is pushing it. better go ask a neighbor for a couple of eggs...
2006-10-24 05:38:27 · answer #4 · answered by julie's_GSD_kirby 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say it would be fine. If the egg looked okay and it didn't smell funny, it is probably safe, plus it is cooked in a cake!!
2006-10-24 05:43:08 · answer #5 · answered by gerb30 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would throw those eggs away, and go get some fresh ones. Do they float?? Either way, it's not really safe to eat them in anything!!!
2006-10-24 05:40:11 · answer #6 · answered by Niecy 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Oh please, they're okay especially since you are cooking them. You will notice a runnier egg white when you crack them and maybe some drying of the albumen. If you crack them and they smell bad then don't use them. Crack them in a separate bowl.
2006-10-24 05:45:23 · answer #7 · answered by porkchop 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you have any eggs left? If so fill a big pot w/ h20 and see if any of them float. If they float they are not good anymore...
2006-10-24 05:36:52 · answer #8 · answered by JustCurious 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No! It would be safer to just make a run to your local market!!!
2006-10-24 05:36:42 · answer #9 · answered by my_belovd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't eat it.
2006-10-24 05:39:59 · answer #10 · answered by Blunt Honesty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋