SINGAPORE: The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) ordered the recall of eggs imported from LCC “Yasensvit” farm in Ukraine after detecting the presence of Salmonella Enteritidis, it said in a media release on Tuesday (Aug 8).
The affected eggs can be identified by the stamp CEUA001 on them, said SFA.
Salmonella Enteritidis may cause foodborne illness if food is consumed raw or undercooked.
SFA directed importers to withhold or recall the affected eggs as a precautionary measure.
All batches of eggs with the farm code CEUA001 are implicated in this recall.
The recall is ongoing.
LCC “Yasensvit” farm is also suspended and will not be allowed to export its eggs to Singapore until the farm has rectified the contamination issue, said SFA.
As Salmonella Enteritidis can be destroyed by heat, the eggs are safe to consume if they are cooked thoroughly.
The bacteria can survive in raw and undercooked eggs and may cause foodborne illness. Symptoms include diarrhoea, abdominal pain, fever, nausea and vomiting.
While the infection typically subsides within a week in most people, Salmonella Enteritidis can cause serious infection in the vulnerable such as the elderly, young children, and those with weakened immune systems.
SFA advise consumers who have purchased the affected eggs to cook them thoroughly before consumption. Those who have consumed the eggs and are unwell should seek medical attention.