According to the USDA, raw eggs in their shell can last from three-to-five weeks. Commercially produced eggs come with a sell by date; you can safely eat eggs for two-to-three weeks beyond that date. That is — in my estimation — a conservative amount of time. They may very well last longer than that before they go bad.

Should you wash unpasteurized eggs?

So, it's up to you how long you want to keep your eggs on the counter. Either way, it's important to always wash your eggs before cracking them open. If there are any droppings or other bacteria on them, proper washing will remove them and the bloom.

How long will eggs keep unrefrigerated?

The case for refrigeration, however, is bolstered by the fact that the shelf life of refrigerated eggs is around 45 days, whereas unrefrigerated eggs are good for only about 21 days. This means that our squeaky clean and refreshingly cool American eggs do last longer than their cosmopolitan counterparts.