Why You Should NEVER Float Test Eggs (Do This Instead)

Master 50 old-fashioned Mexican recipes and the practical kitchen cues most recipes leave out: https://steveharlan.gumroad.com/l/mexican-way-cookbook I’ve used the egg float test too—but it doesn’t reveal whether an egg is safe to eat. In this video, I explain what floating actually measures and show you the more reliable checks I use instead. I cover how shell porosity and an expanding air cell make older eggs float, why age alone cannot prove spoilage or contamination, and how refrigeration and carton dates affect freshness. I also share my practical safety checklist, including cracking doubtful eggs into a separate bowl, inspecting the white and yolk, checking for unusual odors or discoloration, cooking eggs thoroughly, and storing hard-boiled eggs safely. 0:00 The float test myth 1:44 What makes eggs float 2:49 Why floating cannot prove safety 4:54 Dates and refrigeration matter 6:14 Inspect the white and yolk 8:18 Why thorough cooking protects you 9:29 Farm-fresh versus store-bought eggs 10:58 A practical egg safety checklist 11:56 Storing hard-boiled eggs safely 14:21 How to read carton dates #EggSafety #FoodSafety #KitchenTips #CookingTips #EggTest