Cool hard-cooked eggs quickly in cold water or ice water after cooking
Dry the eggs before storing
Store unpeeled eggs in the refrigerator
Keep unpeeled eggs in their carton or a covered container
Store peeled eggs in a sealed container with a damp paper towel
Refrigerate peeled eggs immediately
Keep hard-cooked eggs away from strong-smelling foods
Use unpeeled hard-cooked eggs within 1 week
Use peeled hard-cooked eggs within 1 week
Do not leave hard-cooked eggs at room temperature for more than 2 hours
Discard eggs with cracked shells, unusual odor, or slimy texture