Belgian authorities are investigating to see if eggs contaminated with Salmonella might have ended up available on the market.
The Federal Company for the Security of the Meals Chain (FASFC) has issued a recall of all affected ‘t Hennehof free-range and barn eggs from customers and ordered the destruction of eggs nonetheless current on farms or at factors of sale.
After an inspection of the egg firm, Poultryfarms in Geel by FASFC, an accredited laboratory detected Salmonella in one of many firm’s rooster coops on the finish of January. FASFC then positioned the corporate underneath supervision. The same old steps have been taken, with eggs solely allowed to be transported to a processing plant to be heated, which kills the micro organism.
Nevertheless, FASFC, often known as AFSCA and FAVV, acquired data that eggs have been nonetheless being put available on the market. The Antwerp public prosecutor’s workplace (parquet d’Anvers) was then notified and a judicial investigation has been opened.
Breach of necessities
The ‘t Hennehof poultry firm is accused of violating the supervision circumstances and of continuous to produce eggs to factors of sale. Officers stated stamps on eggs might have been counterfeited or falsified. The agency is alleged to have provided eggs in a merchandising machine on the farm, which poses a danger to shopper well being.
The Federal Judicial Police (FGP) Antwerp carried out searches with the assistance of FASFC. This led to a recall. Egg gross sales on the firm have been blocked and it’s not allowed to ship eggs to any processing crops.
The recall impacts ‘t Hennehof model eggs bought from Might 1 with dates as much as July 21 in cartons of six, 10, and 12. They have been bought at retailers resembling Carrefour and Spar.
This incident will not be related to a Salmonella outbreak in Belgium, additionally traced to eggs, as totally different corporations are concerned. Sciensano, the Belgian nationwide public well being institute, linked 67 sicknesses in 2025 to consuming eggs.
FASFC traced the merchandise and visited a laying hen farm to take samples. The identical pressure of Salmonella as within the sufferers was present in samples. In March, Depo-Ei CV withdrew free vary eggs with a sure code from sale and recalled them from customers.
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Belgian authorities are investigating to see if eggs contaminated with Salmonella might have ended up available on the market.
The Federal Company for the Security of the Meals Chain (FASFC) has issued a recall of all affected ‘t Hennehof free-range and barn eggs from customers and ordered the destruction of eggs nonetheless current on farms or at factors of sale.
After an inspection of the egg firm, Poultryfarms in Geel by FASFC, an accredited laboratory detected Salmonella in one of many firm’s rooster coops on the finish of January. FASFC then positioned the corporate underneath supervision. The same old steps have been taken, with eggs solely allowed to be transported to a processing plant to be heated, which kills the micro organism.
Nevertheless, FASFC, often known as AFSCA and FAVV, acquired data that eggs have been nonetheless being put available on the market. The Antwerp public prosecutor’s workplace (parquet d’Anvers) was then notified and a judicial investigation has been opened.
Breach of necessities
The ‘t Hennehof poultry firm is accused of violating the supervision circumstances and of continuous to produce eggs to factors of sale. Officers stated stamps on eggs might have been counterfeited or falsified. The agency is alleged to have provided eggs in a merchandising machine on the farm, which poses a danger to shopper well being.
The Federal Judicial Police (FGP) Antwerp carried out searches with the assistance of FASFC. This led to a recall. Egg gross sales on the firm have been blocked and it’s not allowed to ship eggs to any processing crops.
The recall impacts ‘t Hennehof model eggs bought from Might 1 with dates as much as July 21 in cartons of six, 10, and 12. They have been bought at retailers resembling Carrefour and Spar.
This incident will not be related to a Salmonella outbreak in Belgium, additionally traced to eggs, as totally different corporations are concerned. Sciensano, the Belgian nationwide public well being institute, linked 67 sicknesses in 2025 to consuming eggs.
FASFC traced the merchandise and visited a laying hen farm to take samples. The identical pressure of Salmonella as within the sufferers was present in samples. In March, Depo-Ei CV withdrew free vary eggs with a sure code from sale and recalled them from customers.
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