What are these dark green spots inside raw eggs?
I bought a tray of eggs recently. They aren't old, I have them in the fridge, and the date stamped on the egg says they are good for another month.
In two eggs that I cracked open today, there were dark green spots inside the shell (looked like mold maybe?), and floating around the egg white.
Any idea what that is? Is it a sign that the whole tray may be contaminated with something??
I only noticed the green on the shell after I mixed one of the eggs into a bread dough, and now I need to know if I should throw the dough out or not (it's a huge batch of dough).
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According to The Egg Safety Center site, black or green spots inside the egg are the result of bacterial or fungal contamination of the egg.
The use by date is only an estimate, so if your eggs are moldy, I'd dispose them.
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The cloudiness is due to the presence of naturally occurring levels of carbon dioxide when an egg is laid. Black or green spots inside the egg may be the result of bacterial or fungal contamination of the egg. If you come across an egg with black or green spots discard the egg.What are the dark spots in raw eggs?
These tiny spots do not indicate a fertilized egg. Instead, they are caused by the rupture of a blood vessel on the yolk surface during formation of the egg or by a similar accident in the wall of the oviduct. Mass candling methods reveal most eggs with blood and those eggs are removed.Can eggs grow mold inside?
Although it is more likely for bacteria to cause spoilage during storage, mold growth can occur under very humid storage conditions or if eggs are washed in dirty water. Molds such as Penicillum, Alternaria and Rhizopus may be visible as spots on the shell and can penetrate the shell to reach the egg.How can you tell if an egg has bacteria in it?
While the egg is still in its shell, check that the shell is not cracked, slimy or powdery. Sliminess or cracks can indicate the presence of bacteria, while a powdery appearance on the shell may indicate mold (4). If the shell appears dry and undamaged, crack the egg into a clean, white bowl or plate before using.Can raw eggs get moldy?
Eggs with cracked or slimy shells may have become contaminated with bacteria, while a powdery substance on the shell can be a sign of mold. If the shell is intact with no obvious signs of damage or contamination, and it does not smell, a person should do a second visual check after cracking the egg open.WHY THERE'S A GROSS GREEN RING AROUND THE YOLK OF YOUR HARD BOILED EGG AND HOW TO AVOID IT!
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Answer 2
This is why I usually crack eggs into 2 bowls so one bad one won't contaminate whatever I'm making. I didn't do that tonight and had to throw out a batch of cornbread. I always go by the rule "When in doubt, throw it out!"
There was no obvious crack in the egg. When I opened it I noticed a brown discoloration in the yolk. Then I looked in the shell and saw mold or bacteria colonies or whatever. Never have seen anything like that before. Have found a few rotten ones but I've been cooking a long time. Anyway, just very curious and wondering if I should report it to someone or not.
Answer 3
I just found green mold in the shell of the egg shell and a large black dot on the yolk; the date says good until Sept 1. I throughout the rest of the eggs, kept the one in question and contacted the egg farm to report it. Not worth getting sick over a dollar or two, or worse dying.
I'd definitely go with the when in doubt throw it out. Fs
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