Buying Eggs

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All about egg sizes, types, grades and more

The egg is a versatile food with many options available for today’s consumers. Shell eggs are the raw eggs that are available in retail stores. Grade of eggs, AA, A, or B, is determined by the interior quality of the egg and the appearance/condition of the shell. Eggs can be brown or white eggs. Egg sizes

Crack the Code! Learn How to Read an Egg Carton

Have you ever noticed a date and a sequence of numbers that seem to have no meaning on your egg carton? Well you’re not alone! Learn what these numbers mean and why you should pay attention to them. Let’s start with the Julian date. The Julian date is a time stamp that indicates when the eggs

Why do we refrigerate eggs and other countries don’t?

When Americans travel abroad and visit a market or grocery store, some may encounter eggs for sales nowhere near a refrigerator. The Egg Safety Center has many readers who often ask a similar question: why is it safe to eat room temperature eggs in some parts of the world, but not in the USA? The

Understanding Dates on Egg Cartons

Many eggs reach stores only a few days after being laid. Determining the freshness of eggs can be confusing at times, as some egg cartons feature two dates. The Julian date is the “pack date,” when the eggs were washed, graded and place in the carton. This three-digit code represents the consecutive day of the

Can I still use cracked eggs?

You followed all the tips when selecting your eggs at the store, picking clean, uncracked eggs from refrigerated cases. But you hit a bump in the road and one or more of your eggs cracked on the way home. What should you do? If eggs crack, break them into a clean container, cover it tightly,

What to look for when buying eggs

What to look for when buying eggs Egg farmers take great care and follow food safety programs and regulations on the farm. Once the eggs are safely transported to the store, it’s up to you to keep your eggs safe. To make sure you buy safe, quality eggs, keep these tips in mind: Always purchase

Safely store your eggs

Safely store your eggs There are a lot of questions that go into buying your eggs, but once you’ve done that you need to make sure you handle and store your eggs safely. Where is the best place to store your eggs? Should you use the egg holder in the refrigerator door? The best way to

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