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Nationwide Egg Safety Surveillance

December 19 , 2025 15 hrs 0 min 61 0

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) launched a nationwide egg safety drive.
The drive was initiated after reports of the presence of nitrofurans in eggs of a popular brand.
Nitrofurans are banned veterinary antimicrobial drugs used earlier in food-producing animals.
FSSAI is conducting surveillance and testing to detect residues of nitrofurans in eggs.
Nitrofurans are banned in India due to their carcinogenic (cancer-causing) risk.
The initiative aims to ensure food safety and compliance with food safety laws.