Consumers are often surprised when they crack open a store-bought egg and notice small red or pinkish floaty spots inside. These tiny specks can look alarming at first glance, but experts explain that they are usually harmless. Known as “blood spots,” they can naturally appear during the egg-forming process and don’t necessarily indicate that the egg is unsafe to eat. Food specialists note that these spots occur when a small blood vessel in the hen ruptures as the egg is developing. Modern quality-control systems typically screen eggs to remove any with visible imperfections, but the process isn’t perfect, which is...
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