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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

Cookbook from Lisa Steele shows off the very versatile egg

ASSOCIATED PRESS

If you're ever at the grocery store and wondering how old the eggs really are in the dairy section, Lisa Steele has a trick. Look for the secret number.

Printed on one end of each carton, you’ll find a three-digit number from 001 to 365, which represents the packaging date. The No. 001 refers to Jan. 1, while No. 365 stands for Dec. 31.

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