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Dairy & Eggs
How long does eggs last?
Chicken eggs, fresh in shell.
Quick answer
Fridge (40°F / 4°C)
1 month
3–5 weeks past purchase if continuously refrigerated
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Signs eggs has gone bad
- •Sulfur smell when cracked
- •Pink or iridescent egg white
- •Float in water (sinks = fresh, floats = old/bad)
Storage tips
- ✓FLOAT TEST: fresh eggs sink, old eggs float (older eggs have more air)
- ✓Refrigerate egg-side down, large end up
- ✓Don't wash eggs (US sold pre-washed; EU eggs aren't)
- ✓USDA grade eggs have 'sell by' 30 days from packing
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Disclaimer: Times shown are USDA/FDA-recommended best quality periods, not absolute safety guarantees. Storage conditions, packaging, and food handling all affect actual shelf life. When in doubt, throw it out.