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I left hard boiled eggs in cold water over night are they still good to eat? The have the egg odor to them

Kate Gregory
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It depends just how long they are out. In truth, I often take raw eggs out the night before baking so that they come to room temperature. As a child, I remember eating hard-boiled eggs from our Easter basket--sometimes several days later with no problem. This is my "take" on eggs after 72 years!

The USDA definitely disagrees with me, and attached is the US Government's "scientific" view: https://ask.usda.gov/s/article/How-long-can-you-keep-hard-cooked-eggs

Ultimately, trust your nose: If it smells fine, eat it (the egg, not your nose).

Jim
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