Stocking up on eggs is always a good idea before the holidays. But how far in advance should you buy your ingredients for baking, and how best to store them?

Eggs are often perfectly safe to eat past their sell-by date. If an egg floats in a bowl of water or has a sulfurous smell once cracked, it's no longer safe to eat. It's best to store eggs in their ...

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 ...

Merve Ceylan is a dietitian and health writer with four years of experience writing for companies in the nutrition and health industry. Stores can only sell eggs until the “sell-by” date. However, ...

Eggs are a nutritious staple, but eating spoiled or contaminated eggs can lead to food poisoning. Here’s how to spot bad eggs and handle them safely. Eggs are a cheap and versatile source of protein, ...

Rotten eggs also release gases that can make them buoyant. If an egg smells bad or you are uncertain if it's spoiled, the safest bet is to throw it out. Another method to tell if your eggs have gone ...