Even so, some blood spots occasionally make it through inspection.
They are slightly more common in eggs from older hens and may appear more frequently in some brown egg varieties.
Are Blood Spots Dangerous?
According to food safety experts, a blood spot by itself does not make an egg unsafe to eat.
It does not indicate bacterial contamination, spoilage, or poor nutritional quality.
Many people simply remove the spot with the tip of a knife or spoon and use the egg normally.
The taste, texture, and nutritional value of the egg are generally unaffected.
While a blood spot alone is usually harmless, there are other signs that can indicate an egg should be discarded.
Before you decide whether to keep or toss an egg, there are several warning signs that matter far more than a simple blood spot.
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