Egg cartons can be surprisingly confusing. Between sell-by dates, best-by dates, plant codes and unfamiliar three-digit numbers, it is easy to assume every marking is telling you when the eggs expire.

But one of the most common codes on U.S. egg cartons means something very different.

That three-digit number is usually the pack date — the day of the year when the eggs were processed and placed into the carton…. Continue Reading ⬇️

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