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Is it safe to eat eggs with blood spots?

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Blood spots are clots or streaks of blood that can be found in the egg white and/or the yolk. It is a common internal defect that is caused by minor bleeding in the hen's reproductive system, leading to a bit of blood entering the egg as it forms. Eggs with blood spots are safe to eat as long as they are properly cooked. Alternatively, you can simply remove the blood or meat spot and continue cooking your egg as per usual.

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