Raw eggs in the shell keep 3-5 weeks in the fridge at 40°F or below. Don't freeze eggs in the shell; crack and beat them first. Don't leave refrigerated eggs out over 2 hours.
Storage times from USDA, FoodSafety.gov, FDA and university extension services. Checked .
How long do raw eggs last in the fridge?
3–5 weeks at 40°F (4°C) or below.
Can you freeze raw eggs?
do not freeze in the shell; beat whole eggs before freezing
- Never freeze eggs in the shell.
- Crack and beat whole eggs before freezing.
How long can raw eggs sit out?
No more than 2 hours at room temperature, or 1 hour when it's above 90°F (USDA's 2-hour rule). After that, throw it out.
How to tell if raw eggs has gone bad
- Sulfur or off odor when cracked
- Discolored or slimy white or yolk
- Cracked or powdery shell
Bacteria that cause food poisoning don't always change the look or smell of food, so go by the storage times above. When in doubt, throw it out.
Questions people ask
Are eggs good after the date on the carton?
Usually yes. USDA says shell eggs keep 3-5 weeks in the fridge from the day you bring them home, even if the date passes in that time.
What if an egg freezes and cracks?
Discard eggs that cracked while frozen. Uncracked accidentally frozen eggs can be kept frozen, then thawed in the fridge and used right away.
Can you freeze eggs?
Not as is. Do not freeze in the shell; beat whole eggs before freezing.
How long can eggs sit out?
No more than 2 hours at room temperature, or 1 hour when it's above 90°F (USDA's 2-hour rule). After that, throw it out.
Can eggs be frozen?
Not as is. Do not freeze in the shell; beat whole eggs before freezing.
Do eggs go bad?
Yes. Signs it has spoiled: sulfur or off odor when cracked, discolored or slimy white or yolk, cracked or powdery shell. When in doubt, throw it out.
How long do eggs last in the fridge?
Raw eggs keep 3–5 weeks in the refrigerator at 40°F or below.