Understanding The Secret Meanings Behind The Codes On Your Egg Cartons

Of course, fresh is best, but is there an issue with older eggs that are still good? Technically no, you can still eat eggs that aren’t rotten, and it’s always a shame to waste food. However, eggs deteriorate over time, and lose moisture and carbon dioxide, which makes the yolks more breakable and the whites runnier. Plus, older eggs pose a greater risk of food-borne illnesses.