Blood spots seldom appear in store-bought eggs, thanks to USDA regulation. However, if you’re getting your eggs from an ...

If you've ever cracked open eggs to find spots of blood or meat in it, you are probably wondering what those are. And, more importantly, if they're safe to eat.

Red and brown spots in eggs are usually either blood or meat spots. These spots aren’t particularly common; in commercially produced eggs, less than 1 percent of those laid have them. Those that ...