The Secret Meanings Behind the Codes on Egg Cartons

    • December 31

 

 

For example:

    • If the code reads 045, the eggs were packaged on February 14.

 

 

This system helps consumers quickly determine how fresh the eggs are before buying them.


The Plant Code

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Plant Code

Near the Julian date, you may also see a code starting with “P” followed by four numbers.

This is known as the plant code.

The plant code identifies the facility where the eggs were processed and packaged.

This code becomes especially important if there