Mistakes You Re Making When Handling And Storing Eggs

Given that eggs can be tricky, we consulted the United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service website, which has an entire section dedicated to egg safety and storage. While some of the information is common knowledge, like the fact eggs need to be refrigerated, there are some nuances that are less obvious. With that in mind, we compiled a list of mistakes you might be making when handling and storing eggs—and what to do instead. RELATED: Burnt Out on Hard-Boiled? Here Are 12 Other Delicious Ways to Cook Eggs RELATED: 16 Delicious Ways to Use Up All Those Extra Eggs in Your Fridge RELATED: Can You Eat Leftover Deviled Eggs? Here’s What the USDA Says