• FSSAI has started a countrywide investigation by collecting samples of branded and unbranded eggs for traces of the banned nitrofurantoin antibiotic.


• Health experts warn that traces of nitrofurantoin in eggs can cause nausea, vomiting, breathing problems, liver-kidney damage and an increased risk of cancer in the long run.


• The Eggos company denied the allegations and claimed that its eggs were completely safe, explaining that the laboratory report was available on the website.

Eggs which are popular for breakfast are now proving to be dangerous for health. Almost all over the world egg They are eaten very fondly. Different dishes are made from eggs, they are considered a superfood. But now a new research has come out according to which this consumption of eggs is said to be dangerous for our health. The country’s largest food safety watchdog, the Food and Drug Administration (FSSAI), has directed all its offices to collect samples of branded and unbranded eggs to determine if they contain traces of the banned antibiotic nitrofurantoin. These samples will be sent to 10 different laboratories.

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What is the argument?

Meanwhile, a controversy has arisen in connection with Eggos, a popular egg brand. An online report raised questions about the quality of the eggs and raised concerns that they may contain traces of nitrofurantoin. This sparked a debate on social media and among the public, and drew the attention of regulatory bodies. Nitrofurantoin is a group of antibiotics that are strictly prohibited for use in animal feed. Health experts say that if these drugs are used illegally in poultry farming, their residues can get into the eggs. Hence FSSAI decided to conduct sampling and testing across the country.

What are the side effects of nitrofurantoin found in eggs?

• nausea


• Vomiting


• diarrhea


• Loss of appetite


• headache


• Dizziness

These symptoms appear in the body

• Dark yellow color of urine


• Acute cough


• Difficulty breathing


• Pain while breathing


• fever


• Coughing up blood or mucus


• Yellowing of the eyes or skin


• Unexplained bleeding or bruising


• A severe headache or feeling very weak

What is the role of Eggos Company?

Reacting to the controversy, Eggos has clarified that there is no compromise on the safety of its eggs. According to the company, their eggs have been tested and are completely safe. It is also said that the detailed report of the laboratory has been made public by the company on its official website. Eggos claims that no banned antibiotics, pesticides or medicinal ingredients have been detected in their eggs during testing.

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Health experts expressed concern

According to a TOI report, medical experts are of the opinion that the problem is not limited to a single brand. Misuse of antibiotics is a widespread and serious problem in the poultry sector. Sir Gangaram Hospital Surgical Oncology Department Chairman Prof. Chintamani said that nitrofurantoin, a drug, is banned internationally, as its residues are not destroyed even after cooking eggs. Animal research has shown that long-term consumption of such eggs can cause genetic damage, cancer risk, and serious effects on kidney and liver function.