The Telangana government has issued orders imposing a ban on mayonnaise made from raw eggs due to rising food safety concerns. This decision follows a disturbing spike in food poisoning cases linked to the popular condiment, which is commonly used in various dishes across the region. The ban comes into effect immediately and will last for one year.
The government’s order was prompted by a tragic incident in Hyderabad where one person lost their life, and 15 others fell ill after consuming momos. This outbreak has raised alarms among health officials, who have traced several recent cases of contamination to the use of egg-based mayonnaise.
The condiment, often emulsified from egg yolks and oil and flavored with vinegar or lemon juice, is a staple in many local dishes, including sandwiches, momos, shawarma, and Al Faham chicken.
Telangana’s Food Safety Commissioner addressed the issue, stating, “As per the observations during enforcement activities and complaints received from the public in the state of Telangana, mayonnaise made from raw eggs is suspected to be a cause of food poisoning in multiple incidents in the past few months.”
The Health and Medical Minister Damodara Rajanarsimha held a review meeting on food safety and directed the food safety officials to conduct continuous inspections in all districts. Two task force committees have been appointed for this purpose. The minister inquired about the incident in Nandinagar, Hyderabad where a woman died and several others fell sick after eating Momos.
Minister Damodar Rajanarsimha has directed the officials to take strict action against those who act in such a way as to endanger people’s lives. The officials explained to the Minister that the mayonnaise which is eaten with different types of food is made with adulterated eggs and unboiled eggs, which is having a serious impact on the health of the people.
He said that there are tens of complaints about the adverse effects after eating mayonnaise quality. Officials reported to the minister that the government has banned the manufacture of this type of mayonnaise in Kerala and in view of public health, it should be banned in our state.