If You See Spots or Bumps on Your Eggs, This Is What It Means
If you notice spots or bumps on your eggs, there's no need to worry - they are generally safe to eat. Here's what those imperfections mean:
Speckled eggs have dark brown or black spots on the shell. This is caused by the egg spinning too slowly as it travels through the hen's oviduct during shell formation
The slow spinning allows pigment to be deposited unevenly, creating the speckled pattern. Speckled eggs are more common in brown eggs.
Bumpy or rough eggs are the result of debris or excess calcium in the hen's oviduct as the shell is forming. This causes a textured, bumpy appearance rather than a smooth shell.
Blood spots are tiny red or brown spots on the egg yolk, caused by the rupture of a blood vessel during egg formation.
They are harmless and do not indicate a fertilized egg. Blood spots are more common in brown eggs. While unsightly, speckled shells, bumps, and blood spots do not affect the safety or quality of the egg.
The spots can be removed if desired, but the eggs are still perfectly fine to eat. To ensure egg safety, always refrigerate eggs and cook them thoroughly until the yolks are firm.