Archive · 12 Dec 2025
Eggoz Denies Cancer Claims on Eggs
Eggoz Nutrition, a popular egg brand, is facing claims that their eggs contain a chemical linked to cancer.
A YouTube channel called Trustified said they found a small amount of AOZ, which comes from a banned antibiotic, in Eggoz eggs.
Eggoz says their eggs are safe and they don't use antibiotics.
People on social media are upset and saying that the food safety people in India aren't doing their job.
A doctor said the amount found is very small and not an immediate danger, but the real problem is how these chemicals get into our food.
Eggoz has started more tests and is sharing their safety reports with everyone to show that their eggs are safe.
Trustified claimed Eggoz eggs tested positive for AOZ, a metabolite of the banned antibiotic Nitrofuran.
Eggoz denied the claims, asserting their eggs are 'absolutely safe' and '100% Antibiotic Free'.
The detected level of AOZ was 0.73 parts per billion, which Eggoz and a doctor said is not an immediate health threat.
Social media users criticized the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) for not catching the issue.
Eggoz emphasized their strict quality control measures, including zero antibiotic usage and safe storage practices, and initiated additional tests through an independent NABL-accredited laboratory.
- Who
- Eggoz Nutrition, Trustified (YouTube channel), FSSAI
- What
- Claims of cancer-causing chemicals in Eggoz eggs
- When
- This week
- Where
- India
- Why
- Trustified's report alleging AOZ in Eggoz eggs
Trustified and Social Media Users
Eggoz Nutrition
Presence of AOZ in Eggs
Trustified and Social Media Users
Trustified claims that Eggoz eggs tested positive for AOZ, a metabolite of the banned antibiotic Nitrofuran, indicating potential health risks.
Eggoz Nutrition
Eggoz denies the claims, asserting that their eggs are '100% Antibiotic Free' and that the detected AOZ is due to environmental factors, not antibiotic use.
Health Implications
Trustified and Social Media Users
Social media users express concern over the potential health risks and criticize the FSSAI for not catching the issue.
Eggoz Nutrition
Eggoz and a doctor state that the detected level of AOZ (0.73 ppb) is not an immediate health threat and that their eggs remain safe for consumption.
Regulatory Compliance
Trustified and Social Media Users
Trustified's report suggests that the FSSAI may have failed in ensuring food safety standards.
Eggoz Nutrition
Eggoz claims that their products are compliant with FSSAI standards and have initiated additional tests through an independent NABL-accredited laboratory to provide further assurance.
- Brand
- Eggoz Nutrition
- Claimant
- Trustified (YouTube channel)
- Chemical Detected
- AOZ (metabolite of Nitrofuran)
- Detection Level
- 0.73 parts per billion
- Brand's Claim
- 100% Antibiotic Free
- Regulatory Body
- Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
- Eggoz's Response
- Initiated additional tests and increased transparency with publicly accessible lab reports
- Founder's Statement
- Abhishek Negi termed the allegations as 'misinformation and fear-mongering'
Sources
'Our eggs are absolutely safe for consumption': Eggoz allays viral cancer claims
Eggoz under fire after lab test finds chemical in its eggs linked to cancer
Row erupts over eggs: Eggoz faces social media backlash over viral cancer claim; founder says shocked
Can eggs cause cancer? Viral claim by Indian doctor is sparking concern
Can eggs with antibiotic traces cause cancer? Here’s the truth
