The NVWA warns against eggs that contain fipronil. The list has since been expanded. What should you pay attention to?
How do you recognize an infected egg?
The NVWA website contains a list of codes for contaminated eggs. Studies are still ongoing, so the list could get longer. The list is then supplemented on the website. Each egg has a code printed on it. You can check this to see if you are dealing with an infected egg.
What exactly is fipronil?
Fipronil is a pesticide that kills insects and mites. The World Health Organization has classified the drug as 'moderately toxic' for humans. With a single exposure to the agent, complaints such as nausea, headache, abdominal pain and dizziness will disappear without lasting health consequences. A high dose can have consequences.
What should I do if I have eaten a contaminated egg?
In most cases, nothing. One infected egg does not pose an immediate danger. But if you continue to eat the eggs, your health could be at risk, so throw away contaminated eggs. Small children and unborn children of pregnant women may be more sensitive to the effects of fibronil.
Can I eat eggs? The NVWA advised yesterday to exercise restraint when eating eggs. If you can do without eggs until Sunday, Freek van Zoeren of the NVWA would recommend that. By then all companies will probably have been investigated. The poultry sector does not agree with the warning and considers it unnecessary panic.
View the list of contaminated egg codes.
