Is your mayo dangerous? Know why Telangana govt banned mayonnaise made from raw eggs

Mayonnaise ban in Telangana: The government of Telangana has taken a significant step to protect public health by banning mayonnaise prepared from raw eggs in the state. This decision follows several alarming instances of food poisoning linked to the consumption of this popular condiment, as per news agency PTI.

Immediate ban on raw egg mayonnaise

On October 30, the Commissioner of Food Safety issued a notification prohibiting the production, storage, and sale of mayonnaise made from raw eggs for one year. This action comes in response to multiple complaints from the public and observations made during enforcement activities.

Food poisoning concerns

The Commissioner stated that mayonnaise made from raw eggs is suspected to be the cause of food poisoning in several incidents over the past few months. Notably, at least 10 cases of food poisoning linked to egg-based mayonnaise have been reported, prompting urgent action to safeguard consumers.

Regulatory background

The ban was enacted under the authority granted by clause (a) of sub-section (2) of Section 30 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The decision was made in the interest of public health, as the government aims to prevent further incidents related to food safety.

Recommendations from Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation

The ban was implemented after a recommendation from the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC). The municipal body had received numerous complaints regarding the quality of mayonnaise used in various dishes served in hotels across Hyderabad and Secunderabad.

Findings from inspections

Inspections by food safety officials revealed that some well-known hotels, pubs, bars, and restaurants were using substandard mayonnaise. This raised serious concerns about the safety of food served to the public, leading to the swift regulatory response.

Recent Food Poisoning Incident

In a tragic incident, a 33-year-old woman lost her life, and 20 others fell ill after consuming momos from a street vendor in Hyderabad last week. The mayonnaise served with the momos was also suspected to be contaminated, underscoring the urgency of the ban, as reported by IANS.

Inputs from agencies