How Long Can Eggs Be Left Out Of The Refrigerator? - Egg Safety Center

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How long can eggs be left out of the refrigerator?

Shell eggs and hard-boiled eggs need to be returned to the refrigerator within two hours.  But if the temperature is 85° F degrees or above, the eggs need to be refrigerated within one hour.

Egg-Safety-Center-deviled-eggs-picnicDishes containing egg, casseroles and quiches, need to be served immediately and the leftovers refrigerated. If serving on a buffet, use ice or freezer packs with commercial coolant to keep cold foods cold (40° F or lower) and food warmers or thermal containers to keep hot foods hot (140° F or higher). Serve buffet foods in small dishes and replenish them with fresh dishes often, rather than leaving foods at room temperature.

Eggs or egg dishes sitting at room temperature beyond these limits should be discarded.

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