Yes, eggs without a stamp are safe to eat. Egg stamps are not required on every egg in Canada. Some egg graders in Ontario stamp individual eggs with a code that provides useful information about the eggs.
What Does the Stamp on an Egg Mean?
The code on a stamped egg can help you find the Best Before date, even if you no longer have the original carton. It may also include an identification number. This number can help trace the eggs back to the grading station.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) approves the ink used for egg stamping. The ink is vegetable-based and food safe, so you can safely cook and eat stamped eggs.
Whether you’re boiling, scrambling, frying, or baking with eggs, you don’t need to worry if an individual egg does not have a stamp.
For the best freshness and quality, keep your eggs refrigerated in their original carton. Also, follow the Best Before date on the package.