Kenneth Andersonis a professor at North Carolina State Universitys Prestage Department of Poultry Science.

Generally speaking, no.

Whats The Shelf-Life Of A Carton Of Eggs?

a dozen brown eggs in a cardboard carton

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What Do The Dates On Egg Cartons Mean?

Pour into a freezer-safe container, such as a plastic bag or ice cube tray.

verify to use within two months of freezing.

eggs in a carton

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You do not need to wash farm fresh eggs before refrigerating.

Washing them can potentially let in harmful bacteria, as it removes a protective layer on the shell.

What you gotta Know About Egg Safety.

U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

How To Freeze Eggs.

Pete & Gerry’s.

Should Eggs Be Stored Pointed Side Down?.