Food expiry database
How Long Do Eggs Last in the Fridge
FoodKeeper has separate egg rows. In-shell eggs, raw whites and yolks, and hard-boiled eggs each have their own storage windows, so the right answer depends on which kind of eggs you mean.
This page is about what happens once the item is in the refrigerator or becomes leftovers, and which date is still worth trusting.
Quick storage guide
| Situation | How long it usually lasts | Storage | Safety or quality? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unopened | varies by egg type in FoodKeeper | match the exact egg row | Quality |
| Opened | varies by egg type in FoodKeeper | match the exact egg row | Quality |
| Refrigerated | match the exact row for in-shell eggs, raw whites/yolks, or hard-boiled eggs | Refrigerator | Quality |
| Frozen | FoodKeeper provides freezer guidance for some egg forms | Freezer | Quality |
What the source actually supports
- Eggs: varies by egg type in FoodKeeper in match the exact egg row — FSIS FoodKeeper data.
- Eggs after opening: varies by egg type in FoodKeeper in match the exact egg row — FSIS FoodKeeper data.
What the official refrigerated storage guidance means for eggs
FoodKeeper has separate egg rows. In-shell eggs, raw whites and yolks, and hard-boiled eggs each have their own storage windows, so the right answer depends on which kind of eggs you mean.
For eggs, the official window only makes sense when you pair it with how the item was actually stored, handled, and served at home. Warm exposure, repeated opening, contamination, and missing open dates can matter just as much as the printed date.
How to store eggs
Keep eggs refrigerated in their original carton if possible so the date stays attached and the carton continues to protect them.
If you buy eggs in bulk, the practical ShelfDate workflow is to track the carton you are currently using and rotate older cartons forward.
Signs eggs should be discarded or replaced
- Discard eggs that have been stored improperly or are obviously compromised.
- Do not rely only on appearance if the date and storage history are unclear.
- When in doubt, use the official refrigerated guidance rather than stretching the carton.
Track the leftovers stage, not just the shopping date
ShelfDate is most useful when refrigerated items get a reminder from the day they were cooked, opened, or brought home, not from a vague memory of when they entered the fridge.
Download Shelf Date if you want the next action view instead of another passive list.
When to set a reminder in ShelfDate
- Set a reminder based on the refrigerator guidance for the carton you are using.
- Track backup cartons separately if you buy more than one at a time.
- Add a check reminder before holidays or baking days when you are likely to use a lot at once.
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Common questions about eggs
For eggs, the most useful question is usually when it entered the refrigerator or became leftovers, not just what the label originally said.
Sources
- FSIS FoodKeeper data — USDA item-level storage data used for Eggs rows: in shell; raw whites and yolks; hard boiled cooked.
- Food Safety During Power Outage — FoodSafety.gov keep-or-discard backup guidance after unusual warm exposure.