How long do eggs last?

[BillGates]

I have a half carton of eggs that I got a few days before Christmas in the fridge. I want to make brownies and the expiration date on them is "Jan /" What the hell does that mean?

Do eggs typically last a few days or a few weeks or?? I might just go for it because it's freezing outside and I don't want to get into my cold truck just to get stupid eggs...

If I decide to use them and don't return, that means I died and somebody can have my puter.

 

[brunswickite]

a few weeks, although for a few bucks i might not risk it

 

[Anubis]

they will be fine if refridgerated for months

 

[flamingelephant]

if they hatch they're no longer good!

 

[ElFenix]

they're probably fine

 

[Mill]

I have successfully used eggs that had been refrigerated for 3 months. No ill effects.

 

[BillGates]

Sweet - my fridge was super cold the other day...my milk had ice crystals in it. The colder than normal temps probably helped prolong their life. I'll go for it and make my girlfriend try them first 🙂

 

[Viper GTS]

Put them in a bowl of water.

Don't use them if they float.

Viper GTS

 

[CubicZirconia]

The American Egg Board recommends refrigerator storage of up to 4-5 weeks beyond the pack date

link

 

[flavio]

what about hard-boiled eggs? Sometimes it's hard to get rid of that Easter stash.

 

[HappyPuppy]

This is a good rule of thumb:

Fill a large bowl or pan with water. Place the eggs in the water. If they lay on the bottom they are good. If they float, they are bad.

 

[CubicZirconia]

Originally posted by: HappyPuppy
This is a good rule of thumb:

Fill a large bowl or pan with water. Place the eggs in the water. If they lay on the bottom they are good. If they float, they are bad.

The link I gave above discounts this test.

 

[Viper GTS]

Originally posted by: CubicZirconia

Originally posted by: HappyPuppy
This is a good rule of thumb:

Fill a large bowl or pan with water. Place the eggs in the water. If they lay on the bottom they are good. If they float, they are bad.

The link I gave above discounts this test.

Although it may not be 100% accurate, I've broken open some that floated & you would definitely not want to use them.

On the other hand, the ones I used were always fine.

Viper GTS <-- Had chickens as a kid

 

[Mill]

Originally posted by: Viper GTS

Originally posted by: CubicZirconia

Originally posted by: HappyPuppy
This is a good rule of thumb:

Fill a large bowl or pan with water. Place the eggs in the water. If they lay on the bottom they are good. If they float, they are bad.

The link I gave above discounts this test.

Although it may not be 100% accurate, I've broken open some that floated & you would definitely not want to use them.

On the other hand, the ones I used were always fine.

Viper GTS <-- Had chickens as a kid

Experience wins.

 

[Jarwa]

Originally posted by: TheEvil1
they will be fine if refridgerated for months

yup

 

[BillGates]

Awesome, thank you guys!! The AnandTech Distributed Thinking Team wins another battle.

 

[CubicZirconia]

Originally posted by: Millennium

Originally posted by: Viper GTS

Originally posted by: CubicZirconia

Originally posted by: HappyPuppy
This is a good rule of thumb:

Fill a large bowl or pan with water. Place the eggs in the water. If they lay on the bottom they are good. If they float, they are bad.

The link I gave above discounts this test.

Although it may not be 100% accurate, I've broken open some that floated & you would definitely not want to use them.

On the other hand, the ones I used were always fine.

Viper GTS <-- Had chickens as a kid

Experience wins.

I was just pointing something out. Honestly, I have no idea if the test is accurate or not. I'll take Viper GTS's word though, I'm sure he knows what he's talking about.

Edit: I didn't realize how long that quote was going to be, sorry.....

 

[Mill]

Originally posted by: CubicZirconia

Originally posted by: Millennium

Originally posted by: Viper GTS

Originally posted by: CubicZirconia

Originally posted by: HappyPuppy
This is a good rule of thumb:

Fill a large bowl or pan with water. Place the eggs in the water. If they lay on the bottom they are good. If they float, they are bad.

The link I gave above discounts this test.

Although it may not be 100% accurate, I've broken open some that floated & you would definitely not want to use them.

On the other hand, the ones I used were always fine.

Viper GTS <-- Had chickens as a kid

Experience wins.

I was just pointing something out. Honestly, I have no idea if the test is accurate or not. I'll take Viper GTS's word though, I'm sure he knows what he's talking about.

Edit: I didn't realize how long that quote was going to be, sorry.....

No I was just saying that. It wasn't to cut you.

 

[Kenji4861]

I heard eggs last a long time as in 1-3 months. If, when you crack the egg, the yolk breaks... it's bad.

 

[WinkOsmosis]

Why would eggs have a reduced weight when spoiled?

 

[psianime]

I'm very sure they are fine if you have kept them in the fridge. I had 5 dozen eggs in the fridge and they lasted for about a month until they were gone.

-psianime

 

[flavio]

Originally posted by: Jellomancer
Why would eggs have a reduced weight when spoiled?

Maybe a gas is release as they decompose and if you leave them for a REALLY long time they'll float in the air!

 

[CubicZirconia]

No I was just saying that. It wasn't to cut you.

No problem.