Viral Eggoz Report: Are Your Eggs Really Safe to Eat?

A viral video has created widespread worry by suggesting that eggs cause cancer, specifically pointing to products from Eggoz Nutrition. In response, Mumbai-based orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist Dr Manan Vora released a detailed explanation on December 9. He clarified that the alarming claims came from a single independent test, not from a broader scientific review, and therefore do not mean that all eggs are unsafe.
Still, he said the findings deserve serious attention because the test detected banned genotoxic substances, which are chemicals known to potentially damage DNA.

What the Independent Report Allegedly Found

According to the YouTube channel Trustified, its December 7 investigation involved laboratory testing of one batch of Eggoz eggs. The report claimed the eggs contained two illegal substances:

Nitrofuran
Nitroimidazole

Drugs are sometimes misused in poultry farms to prevent infections in hens and boost egg production. However, they are prohibited because scientific research has shown that they may cause DNA damage, which is why they are labelled genotoxic. Substances in this category have the potential to increase long-term cancer risk if consumed repeatedly over time.

However, that one isolated test is not enough to conclude that eggs cause cancer.

Why These Chemicals Raise Concern

Nitrofurans and nitroimidazoles are banned worldwide due to their potential health risks. Trustified’s report suggested the detected metabolite level in the sample was around 0.7, whereas ideally, it should be below 0.4. Some countries enforce zero tolerance, meaning these chemicals should not be present at all.

Because of this, any measurable amount appears to be permitted under India’s regulatory framework.

Surgeon Questions FSSAI Oversight

A key part of Dr Vora’s message focused on India’s food safety authority, the FSSAI. He questioned whether adequate testing and monitoring are being conducted, and why a brand accused of using banned substances is still allowed to operate freely.

He asked why FSSAI appears to allow tolerance levels for chemicals that other countries prohibit entirely. This, he said, raises valid concerns about regulatory consistency and consumer protection.

Eggoz Issues a Statement Reassuring Consumers

After the controversy spread online, Eggoz Nutrition released a statement on Instagram on December 9, assuring customers that its eggs are safe and comply with quality standards. The brand said it is committed to transparency and intends to address the claims made in the viral video.

Important Clarification: Eggs in General Are Safe

To prevent panic, Dr Vora stressed that the question test involved:

one independent YouTube channel,
one batch,
one brand.

Therefore, he urged people not to conclude that eggs cause cancer or that all eggs on the market pose the same risk. Eggs remain a nutritious food widely recommended by health professionals unless specific medical conditions require restriction.

The Bigger Issue: Need for Stronger Food Safety Checks

Dr Vora said he was personally disappointed because he had been consuming Eggoz eggs himself. Yet, he appreciated that independent testing bodies are speaking up and holding companies accountable. According to him, the real question is why private groups need to do what national regulators should already be doing.

He called for:

Clear explanations from Eggoz Nutrition
Transparent communication from FSSAI
Stronger routine testing across India’s food supply chain

Conclusion

The viral claim that eggs cause cancer is not supported by broad scientific evidence. Instead, the current concern revolves around one reported test showing banned substances in one specific batch of eggs from a single brand. While the findings deserve investigation, experts say there is no reason to assume all eggs are unsafe.

As this situation develops, consumers can expect further clarification from both the brand and regulatory authorities.

Source: Inputs from various media Sources

Priya Bairagi

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I’m a pharmacist with a strong background in health sciences. I hold a BSc from Delhi University and a pharmacy degree from PDM University. I write articles and daily health news while interviewing doctors to bring you the latest insights. In my free time, you’ll find me at the gym or lost in a sci-fi novel.