If eggs are a staple in your diet, you’ve probably encountered one with a blood spot at some point.

The big question is: are these eggs safe to eat? According to many experts, the answer is yes.

That said, they should always be cooked thoroughly.

While blood spots are completely harmless, if they still make you uneasy, you can easily remove them with a knife or any other utensil before using the egg.

Occasionally, egg whites may contain small brown meat spots, which are actually tiny tissue fragments that get caught as the egg travels through the oviduct.

Like blood spots, these are completely harmless.

However, if an egg has a pink or green tint, it could be a sign of harmful bacteria, making it unsafe to eat.