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Avoiding temperature fluctuations is critical to the safety of various store-bought produce, but scientists have found that eggs should be protected from this phenomenon at all costs.<\/p>\n
Not only should most eggs be refrigerated as they arrive home, but experts believe it is equally important to consider where they are placed inside the fridge.<\/p>\n
Because the fridge door is exposed to frequent changes in temperature, this area should be avoided to prevent fluctuations from spoiling the eggs.<\/p>\n
This theory has a substantial amount of scientific backing, as studies have shown that keeping eggs in an egg rack means they are often exposed to changes in temperature.<\/p>\n
This is the same reason homeowners are discouraged from storing other fresh produce in the fridge door, such as raw meat and dairy.<\/p>\n
Read more… <\/strong> Keep pumpkins fresh and colourful for up to two months – how to store them<\/strong><\/p>\n Like eggs, this produce benefits most from being stored at the back of the fridge, where temperatures are likely to remain more consistent.<\/p>\n Vlatka Lake, from UK storage company Space Station, has previously told The Sun: \u201cThe general consensus is to store eggs in the fridge [as opposed to out on the counter, unrefrigerated].<\/p>\n \u201cEgg racks are susceptible to changes in temperature due to the fridge door opening and closing and can cause your eggs to go rotten more quickly.”<\/p>\n The shelves on the fridge door should be reserved for other condiments, which won’t be impacted by minor changes in temperature.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/14\/590x\/secondary\/purchasing-eggs-4985511.jpg?r=1696017819785\")
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