If an egg floats is it okay to eat?

Answer by  lcapurro812 (237)

Yes. In fact this may be the only time you should eat the egg. Once it floats this indicates that it has lost density, meaning that some raw protein contents have been broken down. Once you open it and it does not smell aversive it should be safe to eat.

Answer by  Danie (993)

I would throw it out. Better off not to get sick just in case there was something wrong with it. The same is true if it is cracked since it could have bacteria.