Eggs affected by US recalls not available in UAE, checks confirm
Eggs recalled in the US over a Salmonella outbreak are not sold in the UAE, authorities have told customers. The assurance to consumers follows a review of import records and local market data by the relevant regulatory authorities, the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment said. UAE authorities conducted the review after investigations by authorities in the US found that illnesses in a…
The UAE's Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has confirmed to consumers that eggs affected by a recent US-wide Salmonella recall are not available in the local market. This assurance came after the ministry reviewed import records and market data, following investigations by US authorities into a multistate Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak.
The recalled eggs, sold under brands like Country Morning, Cal-Maine Sunups, Brookshire’s, Simple Truth, and Kroger, were marked for sale both in bulk and at retail outlets. Their sell-by dates fell between July 20 and August 17, 2023. The outbreak has resulted in at least 98 people across more than a dozen US states being infected with Salmonella, with 26 of them requiring hospitalization, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
This is the second such assurance in recent weeks for the UAE, following a similar confirmation on August 22 that GreenWise frozen berries, recalled in the US for E-coli contamination, were also not imported into the country. Both the eggs and berries cases involved a formal verification process, including import screening and market surveillance by UAE authorities.
UAE authorities remain vigilant, continuing to monitor international food alerts to safeguard local consumers. Symptoms of Salmonella illness typically appear within 12 to 72 hours of consuming contaminated food, lasting four to seven days. Common symptoms include diarrhoea, fever, and abdominal cramps. Children under five, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems are at a higher risk for severe infections.
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