Fipronil affair also reaches the United Kingdom

Eggs contaminated with fipronil have been found in the United Kingdom. The eggs come from the Netherlands. This is confirmed by the British Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority. However, there are hardly any risks to public health.

The British Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (Food Standards Agency) has confirmed that the number of eggs involved is relatively small. About 85% of the eggs consumed in the UK are produced by British poultry farmers themselves. 

No danger
The contaminated eggs pose no danger to public health and can be eaten normally. The UK government has taken steps to include fipronil in their surveillance programmes. Poultry farmers concerned about their eggs should contact their veterinarian.

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