Hyderabad: The Telangana Government, under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, has issued an order prohibiting the production, storage, and sale of mayonnaise made from raw eggs throughout the state. This decision follows multiple complaints and observations linking raw egg-based mayonnaise to food poisoning incidents in recent months. Due to potential health risks, Section 18(1)(d) of the Act has been invoked to protect public health by immediately banning such mayonnaise products for one year, effective from October 30, 2024. This notification will be published in the Telangana State Gazette.

Key Points:

1. Issuing Authority: Telangana’s Commissioner of Food Safety, Public Health and Family Welfare Department.
2. Legislation: Prohibition issued under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
3. Reason for Ban: Raw egg-based mayonnaise suspected of causing food poisoning in multiple incidents in Telangana.
4. Products Affected: Mayonnaise made from raw eggs, widely used in wraps, burgers, shawarma, salads, etc.
5. Legal Justification: Section 18(1)(d) of the Act allows prohibition if a food is suspected to present a health risk.
6. Scope of Ban: Ban on production, storage, and sale of raw egg mayonnaise across Telangana.
7. Duration: Effective immediately for one year from October 30, 2024.
8. Publication: Notification to be included in the Telangana State Gazette.

Prohibition on Mayonnaise made from raw eggs

The prohibition applies to Mayonnaise being prepared by FBOs for commercial use, using raw eggs without any pasteurisation.

The ban does not apply to mayonnaise which is produced from pasteurised eggs, with due safety measures to… pic.twitter.com/dYL8igLDvu

— Commissioner of Food Safety, Telangana (@cfs_telangana) October 30, 2024

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