How long can you keep eggs after the expiration date?

Question

I ate one a week later and it was ok.

Answer 1

2 to 3 weeks past the expiration date.

The egg will continue to be fresh for at least another 2-3 weeks if it has been refrigerated from the time packed until used at 45 degrees F. or lower. (from link below)

I personally think they can be kept longer... I have and used them with no problems at all.

If they were bad, you'll know when you crack them.... ewww stinky, but that's never happened to me.


ps... the only way an egg would have salmonella is if it started out with salmonella on it... it wouldn't have mattered if it was "fresh" or after the expiration date.

Answer 2

I know this was asked 6 years ago, but the answer is 3-5 weeks as long as you keep them refrigerated. Like meats, the expiration date is to let the store know for how long they can sell them. You can even prolong the time by freezing the,

Answer 3

You can keep them as long as you want, but you probably shouldn't eat them. Eggs are so cheap, they are not worth taking a chance on getting salmonella. Go buy some new ones. Good Luck!!

Answer 4

I would throw them away after 3-4 days past expiration date. You don't want to take any chances with food borne illness, it can be nasty.

Answer 5

I throw them out by the day they expire.

Answer 6

actually eggs keep for quite some time. i raise chickens for fun, basically. the egg just doesn't "sit" up as well after cracked. the "whites" lose their firmness.

Answer 7

I would advise throwing them away as soon as soon as the expiry date hits, due to salmonella and other viruses.

Answer 8

1 week atleast thats what my mom always told me lol

Answer 9

How sick do you want to get? C'mon, eggs are cheap!

Answer 10

if they float in water throw them out if not they are still good but they cant be floating