📌 Egg cartons: the three-digit code that no one looks at reveals if your eggs are still fresh

Posted 24 February 2026 by: Admin #Various

Egg cartons carry a three-digit code that most consumers completely ignore. This number, called the Julian date, indicates the exact day of the year the eggs were packed—information far more reliable than the expiration dates printed in large type. Misinterpreted or neglected, this detail can lead to food poisoning and unpleasant culinary surprises.

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