🧪 Fact: Salmonella can be inside the egg before the shell forms—so washing the shell won’t help.
✅ How to Use the Julian Date Safely
Find the number on the short side of the carton (often near the USDA grade mark).
Calculate the pack date (use a Julian date converter online if needed).
Use within 3–5 weeks of that date.
When in doubt, toss it out—especially for dishes like quiche, hollandaise, or tiramisu that use undercooked eggs.
🥚 Bonus: Other Egg Carton Codes Decoded
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