Dairy & Eggs · 8 foods
Eggs Storage Times
How long eggs last on the counter, in the fridge and in the freezer — opened and unopened. Sourced from USDA FoodKeeper, last verified November 2026.
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8 of 8 foods · sorted A–Z
| Counter | Fridge (unopened) | Freezes well? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Egg dishes | 2 hours | 3–4 days | — | 2–3 months | Yes |
 Egg whites | 2 hours | 2–4 days | — | 12 months | Yes |
 Egg yolks | 2 hours | 2–4 days | — | 12 months | Yes |
 Eggnog | 2 hours | 3–5 days | — | 6 months | Yes |
 Eggs | 2 hours | 3–5 weeks | — | Not recommended | No |
 Hard-boiled eggs | 2 hours | 1 week | — | Not recommended | No |
 Liquid egg substitute | 2 hours | 3 days | 7 days | Not recommended | No |
 Raw egg whites and yolks | 2 hours | 2–4 days | — | 12 months | Yes |
Can you freeze… eggs?
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Numbers on this page come from USDA FoodKeeper and FSIS guidance. Last verified November 2026. How we verify our data · Report a wrong number