Inspect eggs before you buy them.
Dangerous bacteria can enter a cracked egg.
Store eggs in their original carton on a refrigerator shelf until ready for preparation. Keep them away from foods with strong odors, and be sure they don t freeze. Any eggs left over from an Easter egg hunt should be inspected and any cracked eggs discarded. Unbeaten eggs may be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week. Eggs used for table decoration should not be eaten.