How long do Raw Eggs last?
Raw Eggs last 3–5 weeks in the fridge, 1 year (beaten; not in shell) in the freezer. Spoilage signs to check, storage tips, and cited food-safety sources.
Quick answer
Can I still eat it?
Use this as a conservative screen before you rely on the storage window. If anything seems unsafe, discard it.
Use whole days since it was opened, cooked, or bought.
Sealed / unopened: 3–5 weeks refrigerated; follow the carton date if earlier
Signs Raw Eggs has gone bad
- Sulfurous or otherwise unpleasant odor after cracking into a separate bowl.
- Pink, green, or iridescent egg white, leaking cracks, or visible mold.
Still good if
- A small blood spot can occur naturally and is not by itself a spoilage sign.
- A float test mainly reflects the egg's age and is not a reliable safety test.
Discard immediately if
- Left unrefrigerated for more than 2 hours
- Any sulfurous smell or unusual discoloration when cracked
- A cracked, leaking, or visibly contaminated shell
Why guidance varies
Commercial shell-egg handling differs by country. This page follows US guidance, where washed eggs are sold refrigerated and should remain refrigerated.
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Frequently asked questions
How long do Raw Eggs last?
In the fridge: 3–5 weeks. In the freezer: 1 year (beaten; not in shell). Sealed / unopened: 3–5 weeks refrigerated; follow the carton date if earlier. For this US-based guide, buy refrigerated eggs and keep them refrigerated at 40°F/4°C or below. Do not leave them out for more than 2 hours.
How can you tell if Raw Eggs has gone bad?
Signs that Raw Eggs has gone bad: Sulfurous or otherwise unpleasant odor after cracking into a separate bowl; Pink, green, or iridescent egg white, leaking cracks, or visible mold. Still good if: A small blood spot can occur naturally and is not by itself a spoilage sign; A float test mainly reflects the egg's age and is not a reliable safety test.
What does the date label on Raw Eggs mean?
Raw Eggs usually carries a "Use By" date. The last date the manufacturer recommends for peak quality — for most foods this is still quality-based, not a safety cutoff (infant formula is the one exception). See our date-labels guide for the full breakdown.
Sources for this answer
- A FDA — What You Need to Know About Egg Safety — Buy refrigerated eggs and store them promptly at 40°F or below.
- A FoodSafety.gov — Cold Food Storage Chart — Raw shell eggs keep 3 to 5 weeks refrigerated and should not be frozen in the shell.