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In most areas of the US, at least, they are. But many stores use open-air refrigerators for eggs (along with cheese and prepared meats) while some use closed-door for milk items as well as frozen foods.

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Q: Why aren't eggs stored in a fridge at the supermarket?
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Where do the eggs go?

In the fridge.


Where do eggs go?

In the fridge.


How long are chicken eggs good after cooking them?

Use the eggs within a week. The U.S.D.A. recommends that hard boiled eggs be stored in a fridge within two hours of cooking and consumed within 7 days. As with all food leftovers "when in doubt throw it out".


Will eggs hatch after 3 weeks of storage?

Very unlikely, as the fresher the better. I personally wouldn't recommend past a week (room temperature, don't forget to turn the eggs), but I've heard of someone successfully hatching eggs that were stored for a 2 months (in a fridge).


Is it only 5 days in a chicken egg that's its a embryo?

An embryo can form in as little as 3 days but it needs 21 days at 99.5 degrees To hatch. Unfertilized eggs or eggs stored In the fridge will not form an embryo ever.


Where do you sell chicken eggs?

Well, most people sell their eggs in the supermarket.


Does meat go above eggs or eggs above meat?

according to our local health inspector eggs are the same as raw meat. they woould go on the same shelfanswer: Raw meat products should always be stored on the bottom shelf of a fridge covered and in a container were possible, this is to prevent any raw meat juices dripping into any other food products (cross contamination). Eggs can be stored in a cool larder or on the shelf racks provided in modern ridges, where meat should not be stored.


Why should eggs be stored away from strong smelling foods?

Egg shells a porous and will eventually take on the smells of strong foods stored in the fridge with them. Eggs have thousands of tiny holes which allow the egg to lose moisture over time but they also allow air to replace that lost moisture. Eggs should be stored in the cartons they come from the store in as they are designed to help minimized odor transfer.


Is it compulsory that home baked cupcakes with eggs should be kept in the fridge?

It isn't compusory that you put cakes in the fridge because many people don't keep there eggs in the fridge in the first place. :) x


How long hard boiled egg last?

Hard boiled eggs should be stored in the fridge and last arround a weeK.If shells crack eat them first,and store the good ones for later.


How eggs should be stored?

You can keep them in the fridge. In the carton they came in, also. NOT in those egg slots built into some fridges. The cartons will protect them from breakage , and keep them on the midle shelf. Top shelf is too cold, and bottom shelf shoul be for meat or anything that might leak and contaminate anything underneath.


How do you store 3 dozen eggs?

Can put it in the fridge