...would you still use them?
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Yes, because I have an egg carton that says sell by FEB 7, and I ate one yesterday. I threw them out today though
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Yes!
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Yes I would, you would know if an egg was bad!
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Thanks ladies! I have 6 eggs in this carton so looks like I'll be making an impromptu omelet tonight!
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I've used eggs at least a week if not more like 2 weeks past their 'sell by' date!
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@Bao: put on a bowl of water. If it stays down on the bottom or even stands up while still touching the bottom, it's good. If it floats, it's not fresh anymore.
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@Jennimac: that's a cool tip!
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I would definitely use them!
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@Jennimac: Yep! Always do the water test if you are unsure.
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Yep! I probably use them for hard boiled eggs! The less fresh ones peel the easiest
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@Jennimac: Wow this is such a useful tip! Thanks!
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They're good for 3-4 weeks apparently!
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Yes, the sell-by date is a guide for stores, not consumers. Stores must pull eggs (and other items, like milk) from their shelves after the sell-by date, but they are still safe for consumption for an additional 2-4 weeks, typically.
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@Jennimac: I never knew this! Good tip!
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I would. Sell by date is different than Best By date. I think eggs are good for a few weeks past their Sell by date!
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@yellowbird: @betsyboop: @sorrycharlie: yup!!!! My grandmom taught me that and I've used it ever since!
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