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Here are five indicators that an egg is spoiled or fresh:

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Dr. Julia Roux, a gastroenterologist, has verified that eggs, raw or undercooked egg products, and dairy products all contain the bacterium salmonella.

Intoxication with symptoms including fever, diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach discomfort can be caused by these microorganisms, which is known as salmonellosis.

Another sign that an egg is getting on in years but still has some life left is if either the white or yolk is dripping out.

In step four, wet the egg.

If you want to know if the egg is still edible, LCI says there's another method that works.

The egg has to be submerged in water in a pot or salad bowl for this to work. No worries if it goes to the bottom of the container—it's perfectly OK to eat.

However, it must be consumed promptly if it stays upright. It has expired if

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