topic Re: Lock and Lock egg keeper mold in Kitchen

Lock and Lock egg keeper mold

birdfeeder — Thu, 01 May 2014 21:25:25 GMT

I have a L&L egg keeper that I really love, I can stack stuff on top of it and it has fallen on the floor twice with no egg breakage. That being said, there is an issue that I was wondering if anyone else has had. I have had all the eggs form mold on the shell surface twice now. I don't use that many eggs, so usually it is a couple weeks before I use them up. Kept in their carton, I have had eggs stay useable for over a month with no mold issues. Anyone else have this issue?? If so, any solutions?

Re: Lock and Lock egg keeper mold

Rarity — Thu, 01 May 2014 21:47:26 GMT

I had the same problem until somebody on this forum told me to put a piece of paper toweling on top of the eggs. It works great--problem solved!!!

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Mominohio — Thu, 01 May 2014 22:15:16 GMT

Yes, people have complained about this in the past, although I've never experienced it. You do have to keep condensation from forming inside, and Rarity had a great idea with the paper towel. If you are going to store the eggs for a long period of time, I'd check it weekly and put in a dry towel.

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DiAnne — Thu, 01 May 2014 23:44:44 GMT

This is new to me. I have never heard of mold on eggs. I keep my eggs in an egg keeper but it is not Lock and Lock.

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Perkup — Fri, 02 May 2014 00:30:55 GMT

I am inclined to think that the eggs need to breathe a little, and I store mine in the tray made for eggs that came with the fridge. They are not covered, and I've never had any problem with mold or with eggs spoiling. I don't think I would want to keep them inside plastic on a full time basis.

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Mary Bailey — Fri, 02 May 2014 00:34:45 GMT

I only store hard boiled eggs in the LnL container. Never had any mold.

Raw eggs stay in store egg tray.

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Ladybug724 — Fri, 02 May 2014 00:37:46 GMT

I have this container and when I removed a couple of the eggs there was a little bit of black mold on the bottom--

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cancun08 — Fri, 02 May 2014 00:44:27 GMT

Eggs need a little ""air"". I had 3 tiny holes drilled into the lid to provide that air that the eggs like. No more mold since.

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debic — Fri, 02 May 2014 02:13:49 GMT

I think drilling holes sounds great. I use paper towels and I pulled the gasket out. I don't stack them so I don't need to actually close the tabs.

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Big Sister — Fri, 02 May 2014 02:22:44 GMT

If the container is "locked" down, the eggs can't breathe and condensation will form and mold can grow.

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suzyQ3 — Fri, 02 May 2014 16:59:12 GMT

I keep my eggs in the carton in which they came and have never once seen mold on them or in the carton.

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Deadeye Daisy — Sun, 04 May 2014 21:25:53 GMT

Shouldn't get mold inside the L&L egg keepers. I have two of the 1 dozen size and one 1½ dozen size in the fridge all the time. I get 3 dozen eggs at a time. Since I live alone, my eggs may be in the fridge for a couple of months. Never have any mold. I do wash each container thoroughly when empty, and give a vinegar rinse.

It's also possible that you have a fridge problem with too much moisture. See if you can borrow a small hygrometer to check the humidity inside your refrigerator. They run aboutg $8.

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January121 — Sun, 04 May 2014 21:35:36 GMT

Thankfully I have never had a problem with mold on the eggs in my Lock n Lock egg keepers.

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chickenbutt — Sun, 04 May 2014 22:04:40 GMT

I've kept them in the L&L containers for years (well, not the same eggs for years - ha!) and never had a problem.

I wonder if some people are washing them first, then putting them in there wet. At any rate, just make sure they are dry. The paper towel idea sounds like a good one as long as you are changing it out a lot.

I live in an arid climate, so I imagine that helps also but, as of this date, I've never had them grow mold. They stay fresh a lot longer in the L&L for me, which is something I really appreciate. Eggs gross me out so I only have them on hand when it's either for a specific recipe or for making food for the bird. Often I have to buy more than I can use and I have them on hand for a long time. Fortunately, I can buy them in 6 packs at my store but a lot of times I cannot find a way to use all 6 of them up very quickly.

As for washing - I just wait until I'm using them to wash them. That way they are always dry when stored. Obviously, it is moisture that will turn into mold given the right environment for that.

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suzyQ3 — Mon, 05 May 2014 16:29:01 GMT

On 5/4/2014 chickenbutt said:
I've kept them in the L&L containers for years (well, not the same eggs for years - ha!) and never had a problem.

I wonder if some people are washing them first, then putting them in there wet. At any rate, just make sure they are dry. The paper towel idea sounds like a good one as long as you are changing it out a lot.

I live in an arid climate, so I imagine that helps also but, as of this date, I've never had them grow mold. They stay fresh a lot longer in the L&L for me, which is something I really appreciate. Eggs gross me out so I only have them on hand when it's either for a specific recipe or for making food for the bird. Often I have to buy more than I can use and I have them on hand for a long time. Fortunately, I can buy them in 6 packs at my store but a lot of times I cannot find a way to use all 6 of them up very quickly.

As for washing - I just wait until I'm using them to wash them. That way they are always dry when stored. Obviously, it is moisture that will turn into mold given the right environment for that.

My husband is the same way about eggs cooked in any way other than scrambled. If I want to make him turn green, all I have to do is mention hard-boiled eggs.

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chickenbutt — Mon, 05 May 2014 16:43:28 GMT

On 5/5/2014 suzyQ3 said:
On 5/4/2014 chickenbutt said:
I've kept them in the L&L containers for years (well, not the same eggs for years - ha!) and never had a problem.

I wonder if some people are washing them first, then putting them in there wet. At any rate, just make sure they are dry. The paper towel idea sounds like a good one as long as you are changing it out a lot.

I live in an arid climate, so I imagine that helps also but, as of this date, I've never had them grow mold. They stay fresh a lot longer in the L&L for me, which is something I really appreciate. Eggs gross me out so I only have them on hand when it's either for a specific recipe or for making food for the bird. Often I have to buy more than I can use and I have them on hand for a long time. Fortunately, I can buy them in 6 packs at my store but a lot of times I cannot find a way to use all 6 of them up very quickly.

As for washing - I just wait until I'm using them to wash them. That way they are always dry when stored. Obviously, it is moisture that will turn into mold given the right environment for that.

My husband is the same way about eggs cooked in any way other than scrambled. If I want to make him turn green, all I have to do is mention hard-boiled eggs.

Hey Suz! I'm the same way with egg salad. OMG - bring that anywhere near me and I'm vomiting immediately. Grossest thing EVER. I used to have a boss (who was a jerk) and he would come in to relieve me sometimes. He would bring 'that' and open it up before I left the shop. Of course, I'd go running to the bathroom. He thought it was funny (jerk!). I finally told him that the next time he did that I would throw up right there and leave it for him to clean up. Fortunately, he heeded my warning.