The Food Standards Agency calls on businesses to withdraw and recall eggs from one Ukrainian food business as investigations find Salmonella Enteritidis contami
The UK Food Standards Agency has issued an alert for businesses and consumers to withdraw and recall eggs from one Ukrainian supplier due to Salmonella Enteritidis contamination, linked to 36 cases in England.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a Food Alert for Action advising businesses, including caterers, manufacturers, and wholesalers, to immediately withdraw and recall eggs contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis from one Ukrainian food business. The affected eggs are primarily supplied through wholesalers and the catering supply chain, with some available at small retailers. Consumers who have purchased these eggs are advised not to eat them and to dispose of them at home. The FSA’s alert is directed at businesses holding the affected product to prevent further distribution.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) identified Salmonella Enteritidis in samples of eggs from the Ukrainian supplier through whole genome sequencing. While the strain did not match current outbreak strains, it was linked to 36 cases of Salmonella infection reported in England in 2026. The FSA emphasized that eggs produced in the UK and sold in major supermarkets are not affected by this contamination. The agency is urging businesses and consumers to follow the advice in the Food Alert for Action to protect public health.
The FSA confirmed the detection of Salmonella Enteritidis (strain t5.8998) in eggs imported from Ukraine, sharing this information with the FSA to inform further food safety action. The strain is genetically different from those linked to the ongoing Salmonella outbreak but is associated with 36 reported cases in England. The FSA continues to work with UKHSA and local authorities to ensure the alert is actioned swiftly and to review wider measures relating to the source of the contamination.
The FSA advised that eggs not subject to the Food Alert for Action remain safe if thoroughly cooked and handled hygienically. However, vulnerable groups, including infants, young children, pregnant people, and older adults, should only consume raw or lightly cooked eggs if they carry the British Lion mark or are produced under the Laid in Britain scheme. The FSA is collaborating with international partners as part of its ongoing investigation to address the contamination and protect public health.