Food Safety Alert
Is Your Egg Safe to Eat?
Learn scientifically-proven methods to detect spoiled eggs, understand expiration dates, and protect your family from foodborne illness with our comprehensive egg safety guide.
Quick Egg Safety Tests
Use these simple, scientifically-backed methods to check if your eggs are safe to eat
Float Test
The most reliable home method
- Fresh: Sinks to bottom
- Older: Stands upright
- Bad: Floats on surface
Smell Test
Detect sulfur compounds
- Fresh: No odor
- Bad: Sulfur/rotten smell
- Danger: Strong ammonia odor
Visual Test
Check shell and contents
- Bad: Cracked or slimy shell
- Bad: Runny, discolored whites
- Bad: Flat, broken yolk
Health Risks of Spoiled Eggs
Salmonella Poisoning Symptoms
- • Nausea and vomiting (6-72 hours after consumption)
- • Severe diarrhea and stomach cramps
- • Fever and headache
- • Symptoms can last 4-7 days
When to Seek Medical Help
- • High fever (over 102°F)
- • Blood in stool
- • Signs of dehydration
- • Symptoms lasting more than a week
Complete Egg Safety Knowledge
Everything you need to know about egg safety, storage, and spoilage detection
Expiration Dates Explained
Understand sell-by, use-by, and best-by dates
Learn the difference between expiration labels and actual spoilage, plus how long eggs really last.
Read GuideProper Storage Methods
Maximize freshness and prevent contamination
Discover the best practices for storing eggs at home, including temperature and positioning tips.
Read GuideEmergency Scenarios
Power outages, broken packages, and more
Handle unexpected situations like refrigerator failures and damaged egg cartons safely.
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