Eggs · Shelf Life · 2026
🥚 How Long Do Eggs Last?
How long eggs stay fresh in the fridge — plus the water float test for freshness.
QUICK ANSWER
Raw eggs in the shell last 3-5 weeks in the refrigerator past the purchase date. Eggs can be frozen (out of shell) for up to 1 year.
How Long Does Eggs Last?
Signs Eggs Has Gone Bad
- ⚠️ Float test: egg floats means it is old or bad
- ⚠️ Sulphurous or rotten smell when cracked
- ⚠️ Pink, green, or black yolk or white
- ⚠️ Unusual runny texture of the white
Eggs Storage Tips
- Store in the original carton to prevent odour absorption
- Keep in the back of the fridge — coldest and most consistent temperature
- Do not wash eggs before storing — washing removes the protective bloom
- Use the float test: fresh eggs sink, old eggs float
- Write the purchase date on the carton in marker
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The float test is a reliable freshness indicator: a floating egg has a large air cell and may be stale or spoiled. Always crack into a separate bowl before adding to other ingredients.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Place the egg in a bowl of cold water. Fresh eggs sink and lay flat; slightly older eggs stand upright; floating eggs should be discarded.
In the US, eggs are washed before sale, removing the protective cuticle — they must be refrigerated. Unwashed eggs (common in Europe) can sit on the counter for 2-3 weeks.
Raw eggs beaten out of the shell last up to 2 days in the fridge in a sealed container, or up to 1 year frozen.
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