HOLLAND, Mich. — Eggs are a unique food for all of the ways they can be consumed, whether it be hard boiled, scrambled, over easy or broken in an egg toss competition. But what about an egg's buoyancy ...

Eggs are usually safe to eat beyond their "best-by" date, but conduct freshness tests to ensure safety. A float test in water can indicate if eggs are too old, as floating eggs should be discarded.

Fact: Eggs are 70% more expensive in 2023 than they were the previous year, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Another fact: the prices don't appear to be dropping anytime soon.

It is not often you run across a spoiled egg, as the USDA states that eggs can retain their quality for a month or more when stored properly in the fridge. But when you do find a bad egg, it's ...