UK recalls eggs from one supplier: what Salmonella and 36 cases mean

The UK Food Standards Agency called on businesses on 10 October to withdraw and recall eggs from one Ukrainian food business after Salmonella Enteritidis was found. Most affected supplies went through wholesalers and caterers, although some may have reached small shops. The FSA says major supermarkets and eggs produced in the UK are not affected by this alert.

Understanding the 36 cases

Health officials found the bacteria in samples of imported eggs. Genome sequencing showed that this strain differs from those linked to another outbreak currently under investigation. The strain found in the eggs is nevertheless associated with 36 Salmonella cases reported in England in 2026. This does not mean all Ukrainian eggs are unsafe.

The FSA advises anyone who bought affected products not to eat them and to dispose of them. Businesses should consult the agency’s official alert for product details and remove affected stock. Outside the UK, this notice does not itself announce a local recall.

Salmonella can cause diarrhoea, stomach cramps and fever. People with symptoms after eating a suspect product, particularly those at higher risk, should seek medical advice.

Primary source: www.gov.uk.

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