FSSAI

On 16 December 2025, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India began collecting egg samples nationwide following a viral video alleging the presence of a banned antibiotic in a popular egg brand.

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India initiated the testing process after social media claims suggested that eggs sold by a well-known brand contained traces of nitrofurans, a substance linked to cancer risks.
The regulator has directed its food safety officers to collect samples of both branded and unbranded eggs from markets across the country for laboratory testing.
The samples will be tested in ten FSSAI-accredited laboratories to assess quality and check for residues of prohibited substances.
The controversy began after a viral video alleged that eggs from the brand Eggoz contained nitrofurans, an antibiotic banned for use in food-producing animals.
Officials clarified that while nitrofurans are prohibited, residues can still appear in eggs due to illegal or unauthorized use in poultry farming.
Regional offices of the food safety regulator have been instructed to intensify sample collection to ensure comprehensive nationwide coverage.