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**Yes.** In most cases, red spots in eggs are *completely safe to eat.* They don’t mean the egg is rotten or contaminated.
Here’s what food safety experts say:Groceries
* Blood spots are harmless and don’t affect nutritional value or quality.
* The egg is still good — as long as it smells fine and the shell isn’t cracked or slimy.
* You can simply remove the red spot with the tip of a knife or spoon if it bothers you, but it’s not required.
The *real safety concerns* with eggs are things like salmonella contamination — which has nothing to do with red spots and is related to bacteria sometimes found on or inside eggs. Proper cooking and handling help mitigate those risks (more on that later).
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## 🧐 What If the Egg Smells Bad or Looks Off Elsewhere?
Red spots alone aren’t a sign of spoilage, but you should always check the egg for other warning signs:
### 🚩 Signs the Egg *May* Be Bad
