Most often it’s a blood spot (sometimes called a “meat spot”), which happens when:
A tiny blood vessel in the hen breaks during egg formation
A small amount of blood gets trapped in the yolk or white
It can look:
Red
Dark brown
Rust-colored
It is fairly common and harmless in fresh eggs.
🍳 Is the egg safe to eat?
In most cases: yes.
If:
The egg smells normal
The shell wasn’t cracked before you opened it
The egg doesn’t look spoiled
Then it is generally safe to eat after cooking.
You can:
Scoop out the spot if you prefer
Or just cook the egg normally (heat will destroy any bacteria risk anyway)
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