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Egg Scare: Cancer Chemicals in Eggs?
13 Dec
Summary
- Viral claims suggested eggs contained banned cancer-causing chemicals.
- A doctor clarified regulatory limits and real cancer risk.
- Eggoz stated their products meet permissible safety standards.
Social media has been alight with alarming claims that eggs, specifically from the brand Eggoz, may contain banned chemicals that could lead to cancer. Videos and forwarded messages have rapidly spread, causing significant public worry regarding the safety of daily egg consumption.
Dr. Priyanka Sehrawat, a neurologist, clarified these viral claims, explaining that while nitrofuran metabolites have the potential to convert normal cells into cancer cells and ideally have zero tolerance, regulatory bodies like FSSAI establish maximum permissible limits for such residues. The company in question has publicly stated that their eggs test below these limits.
Dr. Sehrawat urges consumers not to panic based solely on viral content. She emphasizes that verified testing and regulatory limits offer a clearer understanding of actual risks. For now, people can continue consuming eggs from trusted sources, focusing on quality, hygiene, safe handling, proper cooking, and balanced consumption.
