If you crack open a raw egg and notice a small red spot on the yolk, it can look alarming. Many people immediately assume the egg is fertilized or unsafe to eat. However, in most cases, that tiny red mark is completely harmless.
What Is the Red Spot?
The red spot is called a blood spot. It forms when a tiny blood vessel in the hen’s ovary or oviduct breaks during the egg-forming process. As the egg develops, a small drop of blood becomes trapped in the yolk.
