Can you eat an unfertilized chicken egg?

Here's why:

* Most eggs sold commercially are unfertilized. Chickens in commercial settings are usually not around roosters, so their eggs don't get fertilized.

* Fertilized eggs are a rare exception. You'll find them in some niche markets, like farm-fresh eggs or at some farmers markets.

Here's how to tell if an egg is fertilized:

* A fertilized egg will have a small, dark spot called a "blood spot." This spot is actually the developing embryo.

* Fertilized eggs are typically more expensive.

So, if you buy eggs at your local grocery store, they are almost certainly unfertilized and safe to eat.