US EditionCan eggs cause cancer? Viral claim by Indian doctor is sparking concern
Eggoz denies using banned genotoxic drugs despite viral claims; independent lab tests and Food Safety and Standards Authority of India standards cited to assure safety.
- Earlier this week, Eggoz Nutrition responded to the controversy, saying fresh samples were picked up and additional NABL-accredited testing will be shared soon to reassure consumers.
- Trustified's video claimed finding two banned substances in Eggoz eggs, prompting Mumbai-based Dr Manan Vora to question FSSAI's tolerance compared to zero-tolerance abroad.
- Independent lab figures showed AOZ levels around 0.7 µg/kg, below the FSSAI EMRL limit of 1 µg/kg but above the ideal benchmark 0.4 µg/kg.
- Eggoz Nutrition has posted lab reports online and initiated NABL‑accredited retesting, while Abhishek Negi, Eggoz founder, insisted `There is no discussion, no exception, no jugaad... and we are not moving an inch.`
- Experts caution that ICAR 2023 residue data showed levels below harmful thresholds in more than 98% of samples, urging balanced, science-based communication for general consumers in India.
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Nitrofuran traces in eggs? Expert urges caution as Eggoz controversy sparks health debate
Eggoz Nutrition has addressed a viral video alleging nitrofuran traces in its eggs, insisting the products are safe and compliant with FSSAI standards. Here's a breakdown of Trustified's claims, Eggoz's detailed response, and what the lab data actually indicates.
Can eggs cause cancer? Viral claim by Indian doctor is sparking concern
In the last few days, social media has been buzzing with a worrying claim: that eggs, especially those sold by the brand Eggoz, may contain banned chemicals, such as nitrofuran and nitroimidazole, that could cause cancer. Orthopaedic surgeon, Dr Manan Vora, also expressed concern about the supplier. The egg brand, however, maintained that its product remains safe and compliant with Indian regulations
Row erupts over eggs: Eggoz faces social media backlash over viral cancer claim; founder says shocked
Premium egg brand Eggoz is facing scrutiny after a viral YouTube investigation claimed that its products contained traces of AOZ, a metabolite of a banned, cancer-linked antibiotic. The company has rejected the allegation.
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The Economic TimesEggs can cause cancer? Orthopedic surgeon reveals truth amid claims that Eggoz used banned chemicals
Premium brand Eggoz landed in a controversy after a YouTube channel released a report claiming that samples of Eggoz eggs tested positive for AOZ, a metabolite of the antibiotic Nitrofuran. Eggoz responded to the claim saying reasurring their customers that their eggs are safe for consumption. The report claiming that eggs can cause cancer sparked a buzz online and orthopedic surgeon Dr Vora reacted to the video and revealed the truth.
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