The Food Standards Agency and the U.K. Health Security Agency have raised the issue of salmonellosis associated with eggs exported by Poland.  Both broiler meat and eggs have been implicated in a number of outbreaks in 14 E.U. countries with 335 cases documented between January and October 2023.

The U.K. has documented 200 cases of salmonellosis attributed to Salmonella Enteritidis associated with either contaminated meat or eggs. Accordingly health authorities in the U.K. have warned restaurants to implement acceptable hygiene practices and to cook eggs thoroughly.

Predictably the British Egg Council is promoting domestic eggs certified under the British Lion Code of Practice. This corresponds to a number of state EQAPs with respect to vaccination, biosecurity and monitoring of flocks.

Gary Ford deputy-CEO of the British Egg Industry Council stated, “We strongly urge responsible businesses to source British Lion eggs clearly marked on the packaging and the shelf to ensure that they sell and serve safe eggs.”