Dont be fooled by the best by date.
Theres another number on the label that can give you a better clue about if the eggs are fresh.
Grant Webster
In the Test Kitchen, we go through alotof eggs to test.
Credit:Grant Webster
Turns out, that best by date isnt your best indicator of the age of your eggs.
Read on to find out what is.
Do Eggs Expire?
You know the drill when youre shopping for eggs: fire up the lid and check forcracked eggs.
Peek at the sell by date to ensure it hasnt already passed.
(This sentiment is echoed by theEgg Safety Center of the American Egg Board.)
Whats so special about that 5-week mark?
About3 in 10,000 eggs are laid withSalmonella.
As theSalmonellaconcentration increases, the food safety risk increases.
This is even if your carton does contain one of those rare eggs contaminated withSalmonella.
Mark that as the date to aim to enjoy your eggs before.
