how long can hard boiled eggs be refrigerated
Leaving them sitting underwater can foster bacteria growth. (If you peel any hard-cooked egg and the white feels slimy, itâs a sign that bacteria have begun to grow, and the egg should be discarded.) If youâve cooked eggs with a weekâs worth of lunches in mind, leave them in the shell. âThe shell is the best form of protection a hard-cooked egg has,â says American Egg Board spokeswoman Linda Braun. Stored dry and refrigerated, the eggs will keep for about 1 week. Once peeled, they should be used immediately.