By,” “Best Before,” or “Best if Used By” are associated with quality. They indicate when the product is expected to be at its best rather than establishing a universal safety deadline.
A date labeled “Use By” should still be taken seriously as a quality guideline, but it shouldn’t be viewed in isolation. Refrigeration, handling, shell condition, and signs of spoilage all matter.
What Does the “P” Number Mean?
Another code you may notice is something such as P-1234.
The P generally identifies the egg-processing facility or plant. For USDA-graded eggs, the plant number appears on the consumer package and can
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