Eggs typically stay fresh in the refrigerator for about 3 to 5 weeks after you bring them home, as long as they’re kept in their carton and stored properly at a consistent temperature below 40°F (4°C).
Here are a few tips to keep them fresh longer:
Store eggs in their original carton (it helps protect them and keeps them from absorbing odors).
Keep them on a middle or lower shelf, not the fridge door, to avoid temperature fluctuations.
If you’re ever unsure, you can do a simple water test: place the egg in a bowl of water—
If it sinks and lays flat, it’s fresh.
If it stands upright or floats, it’s older and may not be good to eat.
Eggs typically stay fresh in the refrigerator for about 3 to 5 weeks after you bring them home, as long as they’re kept in their carton and stored properly at a consistent temperature below 40°F (4°C).
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Store eggs in their original carton (it helps protect them and keeps them from absorbing odors).
Keep them on a middle or lower shelf, not the fridge door, to avoid temperature fluctuations.
If you’re ever unsure, you can do a simple water test: place the egg in a bowl of water—
If it sinks and lays flat, it’s fresh.
If it stands upright or floats, it’s older and may not be good to eat.