Eggs — Dairy Products & Eggs — FoodKeeper Storage Reference
USDA storage reference for Eggs (3 source variants).
United States · USDA FoodKeeper
Dairy Products & Eggs. Source version 128, modified September 6, 2018. The figures below reproduce the original record without estimating missing values.
in shell
Eggs,in shell,egg,shell
| Storage condition | Published guidance |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator — from purchase | 3–5 weeks |
| Freezer — general | Not Recommended |
raw whites, yolks
Eggs,raw whites, yolks,egg,whites
| Storage condition | Published guidance |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator — general | 2–4 days |
| Freezer — general | 12 months |
hard boiled cooked
Eggs,egg,hard boiled cooked,boiled,hard boiled
| Storage condition | Published guidance |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator — general | 1 week |
| Freezer — general | Not Recommended |
Important: FoodKeeper supplies general storage guidance, not a promise that food is safe until a calculated date. The actual temperature, handling, packaging use-by dates and possible recalls may override any interval. Freezer periods generally concern best quality.
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