A mom was shocked and confused after cracking eggs into a frying pan for breakfast and discovering that one of the yolks was completely pink.
The baffled mother, Beena Sarangdhar, shared a photo of the unusual egg online, sparking a viral sensation — and warnings from concerned commenters.
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She screamed when she cracked the egg!
When Beena cracked open the pink-tinged egg, she let out a scream that sent her kids running into the kitchen, worried something was terribly wrong.
“Then as it fell into the pan I screamed as I have never seen a pink egg before” she said, still bewildered by the discovery. The curious incident soon took on a life of its own on social media.
Were all the eggs the same?
Curiosity piqued, Beena decided to crack open the other two eggs from the same box. To her relief, they appeared completely normal. “It was so strange,” she mused. “The eggs were in date and just a few left from a pack I bought at the local Asda in Watford.” She couldn’t resist sharing the odd pink egg online.
Eggs going viral? Oh, yes!
As soon as she posted the picture on Facebook, comments started flooding in. Most people were quick to warn her against consuming the peculiar egg.
I don’t know about you but if I saw a pink egg I definitely wouldn’t eat it. That would look like something from another planet, haha! But as it turns out, there was a real reason for concern.
Here’s what experts say.
Experts from AskUSDA weighed in on the pink egg phenomenon, providing an explanation that only deepened the mystery.
“Pink or pearly egg white (albumen) indicates spoilage due to Pseudomonas bacteria,” they noted. “Some of these microorganisms produce a harmful pigment that is not safe for human consumption.” Definitely not what Beena had in mind for breakfast!
How about other odd-looking eggs?
The USDA experts also shared advice on other odd-looking eggs that might end up on a plate. “Blood spots are caused by a rupture of one or more small blood vessels in the yolk during ovulation,” they explained. “They’re safe to eat.” A cloudy egg white indicates freshness, while a clear egg white means the egg is aging.
And does the color of the yolk matter?
The color of the yolk can also vary, depending on the hen’s diet, the experts added. “A darker yellow yolk suggests the hen ate plenty of yellow-orange plant pigments,” they clarified. “Artificial color additives in eggs are not permitted.”
The warning was clear — Beena’s egg was definitely an exception to these rules.
When in doubt, throw it out!
The USDA’s advice only reinforced the online comments cautioning against consuming the pink egg. The unanimous verdict was in: This was not an egg meant for eating. Beena’s experience was a good reminder of how important it is to trust your instincts — and your fellow moms!
Wondering how long you can safely keep store-bought eggs in the fridge?
The USDA has a helpful guideline: eggs can be refrigerated for three to five weeks after purchase. But, they caution, it’s always essential to practice good egg safety and handle them properly to avoid any health risks.
Lesson learned for sure!
For Beena, the bizarre pink egg saga was an unexpected lesson in egg safety and a reminder of how quickly things can go viral online.
While grateful for the warnings, she couldn’t help but find humor in the situation and was relieved she hadn’t taken a bite of the unusual egg.
