Plastic eggs in your kitchen? FSSAI shares update; here’s how to check if an egg is fresh or stale at home

Have you ever cracked an egg and wondered whether it is still fresh? With claims about “plastic eggs” regularly making the rounds online, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has shared a simple way to check the freshness of an egg at home.

In a post on X, FSSAI urged people not to let food rumours influence their choices and shared a video explaining the water test for eggs. The food safety regulator also advised people to rely on verified information instead of social media rumours.