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blake murphy wrote:
> On Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:30:20 -0700, JL wrote:
>
> > wrote:
> >
> >> Seriously, why is it necessary to throw out homemade mayonnaise after
> >> three or four days. I usually make my own. In the summer I add
> >> basil, tarragon or whatever herbs I grow. I do use an egg, but keep
> >> my eggs in the fridge for up to a month and I haven't ever got sick
> >> from them.. I guess Hellmans/Miracle Whip has additives that keep
> >> theirs safe forever. Always feel kind of tentative though when I take
> >> my mayo out on the fifth or so day. e.
> >
> > Mayo can be made with the yolk of hard boiled eggss
>
> but even hard-boiled eggs are said to be safe for only about a week -
> shorter that raw eggs in the shell.
>
> your pal,
> blake

Eggs often get sent back to the 'repacking factories' after their egg
due date is expired. To be resold.