When Do Eggs Expire?

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This topic struck me today as I woke up to make eggs for breakfast. We had a carton of new eggs and a carton of old eggs so I used two from the old and one from the new. After eating the cooked new egg, and then attempting to eat the two cooked old eggs, I could definitely tell the difference. So much so that I instantly spit it out because it tasted like rubber. The question than popped into my mind, "When Do Eggs Expire"? I had bought a carton of eggs earlier this month. You know how they say to check your eggs before you purchase them? Well I checked the top for cracks, but I don't think I've ever checked the bottom of the eggs. Lesson learned! When I got them home, the entire carton must of been dropped because every single egg was cracked open on the bottom. That lead me to my second question of the day, "When eggs are cracked open and sit in your refrigerator, are they safe to consume or should you dispose of them at that point"? Eggs are just one of those foods that I never am sure about.

Here's what my research found...

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When Do Un-Cracked Eggs Expire? Do the water test and if they float on their side, TOSS THEM.

When eggs are cracked open and sit in your refrigerator, are they safe to consume or should you dispose of them at that point? Check for color and smell. They should be bright orange, not dull orange. If the yolk if flat and the egg white is runny, TOSS THEM. If they smell, than that's a no brainer folks, TOSS THEM. Experts recommend tossing any cracked eggs as a safety precaution to avoid bacteria contamination. 

Source: http://food-hacks.wonderhowto.com/how-to/tell-if-your-expired-eggs-are-still-good-eat-0154309/