Check the expiration or best-by date
Crack the egg into a separate bowl before using
Look for a bad smell
Discard if the egg white or yolk looks unusual in color
Discard if the egg is slimy, sticky, or powdery
Discard if the shell is cracked, leaking, or unusually dirty
Place the egg in water
Discard if it floats
Discard if the egg has been stored improperly
Discard if you are unsure whether it is safe