Food Standards Agency recalls Ukrainian eggs linked to 36 cases

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 07:43 · Archive

The Food Standards Agency has recalled imported eggs from Ukraine after tests linked them to 36 salmonella cases in England.

The Food Standards Agency has ordered an urgent recall of imported eggs from Ukraine after tests detected Salmonella Enteritidis in batches from a Ukrainian food business. The UK Health Security Agency uncovered the contamination during sampling for a broader investigation into salmonella linked to imported eggs.

Whole genome sequencing identified the strain, known as t5.8998, as linked to 36 confirmed salmonella cases in England. Scientists confirmed the strain is genetically distinct from other strains under investigation since a general probe began in August 2026. The Food Standards Agency issued an alert ordering businesses, caterers, wholesalers and manufacturers to withdraw and recall the affected products immediately.

Jacquelyn McCormick, head of incidents at the Food Standards Agency, said: 'We have identified Salmonella Enteritidis in eggs that were imported from a business in Ukraine and taken urgent action to protect public health and advised that any affected product on the UK market is withdrawn and recalled.' She added that eggs produced in the UK are not affected and that those bought in major supermarkets are British-produced.

The affected Ukrainian eggs were supplied primarily to wholesalers and the catering supply chain, but officials warned that some may have reached independent convenience stores and small shops. Anyone who has purchased the affected eggs is urged not to eat them and to dispose of them at home. The Food Standards Agency made clear that shoppers buying eggs in major UK supermarkets need not be concerned, as these are British-produced.

How it is being reported

• Urgent egg recall after salmonella strain linked to 36 illnessesThe Food Standards Agency has issued an urgent recall for imported eggs linked to 36 salmonella cases in EnglandGazette & Herald · 12 Oct, 07:29
• Urgent egg recall after salmonella strain linked to 36 illnessesThe Food Standards Agency has issued an urgent recall for imported eggs linked to 36 salmonella cases in EnglandWiltshire Times · 12 Oct, 07:29
• Urgent egg recall after salmonella strain linked to 36 illnessesThe Food Standards Agency has issued an urgent recall for imported eggs linked to 36 salmonella cases in EnglandSwindon Advertiser · 12 Oct, 07:29
• Urgent egg recall after salmonella strain linked to 36 illnessesThe Food Standards Agency has issued an urgent recall for imported eggs linked to 36 salmonella cases in EnglandThis Is Wiltshire · 12 Oct, 07:29

In this story: Food Standards Agency · UK Health Security Agency · Ukraine · England · Jacquelyn McCormick

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