#Thaiculinarytips

At one time or another, many of us have opened our refrigerator to face a carton of eggs lingering beyond its expiration date and wondered, “Are these safe to eat?” According to recent insights from food safety experts, eggs might be safe well beyond their stamped expiration dates. As explained by Elisa Maloberti, manager of special projects and food safety at the American Egg Board, eggs, when stored properly, can last more than a month past their expiration.

Many households sometimes find eggs past their stamped date and wonder if they’re still safe. Food safety professionals now suggest that properly stored eggs can remain safe to eat well beyond expiration labels.

Egg cartons use various dates like Sell By, Use By, Exp. By, or Best By. These mainly guide retailers. Experts say eggs can stay safe for two to three weeks past these dates when kept refrigerated at 40°F (4°C) or below. For eggs graded by the Department of Agriculture, a Julian date shows the packing day and helps consumers gauge freshness beyond typical dates.