Eggs are usually safe to eat beyond their "best-by" date, but conduct freshness tests to ensure safety. A float test in water can indicate if eggs are too old, as floating eggs should be discarded.

So, you've got a carton of eggs that has gone well past its sell-by date. Now what? All is not lost, as the printed date on the packaging isn't the definite expiration date. In fact, most store-bought ...

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