I Found Red Spots in My Eggs – Are They Safe to Eat or Should I Throw Them Away?

You crack open a fresh egg and notice a small red or reddish-brown speck floating in the egg white or resting on the yolk. The first reaction is usually alarm: Is this bl00d? Is the egg spoiled? Could it make me sick?

The answer, according to food science and poultry biology, is more reassuring than you might think.

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