“There Are Red Floaty Things in My Store-Bought Eggs — Is This Normal or a Warning Sign?

Consumers sometimes find small red or pink spots in store-bought eggs, which can be alarming but are usually harmless. These “blood spots” occur when a tiny blood vessel in the hen ruptures during egg formation. While quality-control systems remove many eggs with imperfections, occasional spots still appear, and their presence does not mean the egg is unsafe or spoiled.