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Lessons Learned from Cracked Eggs in the Carton.
It happened at the checkout of the Grocery Store:
While waiting in line at the grocery store’s checkout, I noticed a wet, sticky egg carton nestled in my basket. Concerned, I turned to the attendant, who suggested I swap it out for a fresh one and inspect it closely.
On inspection, the new egg carton had the number 365.
Curious about what it meant, I asked the checker what the number meant.
She explained:
“The designation “365” refers to December 31st, the date the eggs were packed. It is important to note that these eggs remain safe for consumption for four to five weeks following the packing date. For instance, if the number is “001,” it would indicate that the eggs were packed on January 1st of the current year, ensuring that consumers can effectively track the freshness of the product.
It’s important to understand that the mark, ‘best by’ or ‘sell by’ dates on food products may not…
