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EGGS — FRESH, RAW, IN THE SHELL  |
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- Keep refrigerated at all times.
- After eggs are purchased, they may be refrigerated for 3 to 5 weeks — the "sell-by" date on the package, if one exists, will usually expire during that storage period, but the eggs will remain safe to use.
- Do not store eggs in the molded egg rack of the refrigerator door, as the temperature is too warm — eggs will keep much better when stored in the main body of the refrigerator, in their purchased carton.
- Do not freeze eggs in their shells.
- To freeze whole eggs: (1) Remove eggs from their shells; (2) Pierce yolks and gently mix in 1/2 teaspoon of salt for every one cup of raw eggs (if using eggs for main dishes) or 1 tablespoon of sugar (if using for baking or desserts); (3) Place in covered airtight containers or heavy-duty freezer bags and freeze.
- Freezer time shown is for best quality only — foods kept constantly frozen at 0° F will keep safe indefinitely.
Sources: For details about data sources used for food storage information, please
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