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Salmonella can contaminate many foods beyond raw poultry and eggs, surviving in soil and water and spreading via cross-contamination.
According to the Egg Safety Center, when kept cold at about 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below ( which most refrigerators are), fresh eggs stay safe for up to five weeks past the carton's "Julian date," which is the date it was packed. The "expiration" label marks peak quality rather than safety. Inside the shell, a natural protective layer and steady refrigeration keep bacteria at bay far longer than most people realize.