Dates on eggs / how long do they keep for?

mumof3plusoh

Never put mine in the fridge and always do the float test and break into a small bowl before adding to rest of ingredients. Check dates but use if they don't float. Always been ok. HTH

suki_na_tomodachi

I just realised I have a pack of 6 eggs in the cupboard dated 17th may, I want to hardboil them and use them in salads this week, anyway, do you think they will still be ok? and if so, once boiled and sliced, how long will they last for in fridge? I'm hoping I don't have to throw out another box of eggs again lol.

snozberry

yes, they will be fine. I mean, they don't pop out of the chicken with a date stamped on and the 17th was only a few days ago.

pigpen

put them in a jug of water.. if they float on the top bin them.. if not cook them!

lindens

I use eggs at least 2 weeks after the date on them,shops are often over cautious these days. The floating in water test is the best one to use, regardless of the date, as above.

Stompa

I used some dated the 15th yesterday, and I'm still alive.

Alisha2008

I always do the floating in water test...

Emm-in-a-pickle

I`d use them too. Boil them, but don`t peel & slice them till the day you want to use them.

peachyprice

I don't even look at the dates on eggs

Linda32

I'm terrible for checking dates and a complete wuss with just about anything like that. I did the float test this morning on some dated 27th May

I think I spend to much time on the internet and read far to much for my own good.