contain Salmonella, and improper storage or handling can increase food-safety risks. The date alone cannot guarantee safety.
The Bottom Line
Egg carton codes may look mysterious, but they’re really there to provide useful information about when eggs were packed, where they came from, and how their quality dates should be interpreted.
The most useful habit is to look at the entire picture rather than relying on one number. Keep eggs refrigerated at 40°F (4°C) or below, store them in their original carton, handle them carefully, and cook them thoroughly.
Once you know what the three-digit pack date, sell-by date, and
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