How out dated can eggs become before they are ready for the trash can?

Question

I am forever buying a dozen eggs and the expiration date be short term, any suggestions?

Answer 1

If they float even a bit (in water) don't eat them! As eggs age air enters the 'sack' and causes them to upend or float...eat any total sinkers and dispose (carefully) of the stinkers.

Answer 2

If your eggs have been properly stored (in the fridge, in their original container, away from moisture and strong odors), they can still be used for up to a month. But the fact is, there are lots of variables that can affect their usable life.

The only solution to "questionable" eggs is to crack them open. If you're making an omelet or a recipe calling for eggs (or whatever), crack the eggs ONE AT A TIME, into a separate bowl...NOT the mixing bowl. Inspect each egg as you crack it. Basically, if the egg looks and smells OK, then it's OK. If it appears semi-solid, or if it has any "off" odor, then discard it. By cracking each egg into a separate bowl, you don't risk ruining your whole recipe by adding a bad egg into it (this is a good practice to follow even with fresh eggs---there's a chance, however small, that one of them might be spoiled).

Another possible solution is to buy your eggs in smaller quantities. They sell cartons of 8 eggs, and in some places cartons of 6 eggs, specifically for folks who don't use them that often. Or, you might consider splitting the cost of a dozen eggs with a friend or neighbor (he gets 6, you get 6, and neither of you has any spoiled eggs).

Answer 3

I just used eggs last night that were dated 4/23. I did the float test on all of them, and they all passed. So if they're stored properly, you could have 10 days or so!

Answer 4

Eggs typically are safe for public sale up to 28 days after laying.. the "useby" date on most supermarket boxes is 14 days safe, so you can eat them up to 2 weeks after the date.

Personally, we eat eggs that are much older but thats because we know they come from our farm and can be trusted. Wouldn't trust a supermarket as far as i could throw it.

Answer 5

3 days