Egg scandal forces recall of another 26 products

The products, including cake mixes and liquid egg products, were removed from sale yesterday (September 7), after it emerged contaminated eggs accounted for more than 15% of their ingredients. The FSA introduced guidelines to guard against the risk of imported eggs contamination.

Food firms must follow these guidelines, or prove that eggs in their products are compliant with the EU maximum residue level for fipronil.

Must follow this guideline​

Included in the latest round of recalls were cake mixes from AB Mauri and liquid egg products supplied by Foodspeed, Allan Reeder and Delifresh. See box below for a list of the products recalled this week.

Investigations into the distribution of contaminated eggs from Dutch farms are being carried out by the FSA. UK-laid eggs continue to be tested for the presence of fipronil as a precaution, but results so far have been clear.

“The FSA continues to work with the European Commission and we are being updated on investigations by other member states as further information comes to light,”​ the organisation said.

‘Not authorised for use’​

“It remains very unlikely that there is any risk to public health, but as fipronil is not authorised for use in food producing animals, we continue to track down implicated food products and ensure that they are removed from sale where they breach the 15% limit.”​

At the end of last month, the FSA added eight cake mixes to its list of products recalled​ over fipronil contamination. A full list of products recalled can be found here.

The FSA added: “There is no need to change how you buy or consume eggs. Investigations are ongoing, and we will continue to publish updates on a regular basis.”​

Meanwhile, beverage manufacturer Macb has recalled all flavours of its bottled still water, after mould spoiled the drinks.