Since 1949, the US government has forbidden the sale of cheeses made from unpasteurized milk unless the cheese is aged at least 60 days. The 60-day ban is meant to protect consumers from potentially harmful pathogens.
Hard-boiled eggs still in their shells can keep for a week in the fridge, and raw eggs in their shells can stay fresh three to five weeks from the purchase date, even if the sell-by date has passed.
A: Hard-boiled eggs stay fresh for up to one week in a refrigerator, according to the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. Water used for boiling removes the eggs' protective coating, increasing the chance that bacteria enters the shell.