Tamil Nadu Govt bans mayonnaise made from raw eggs citing serious health issues

CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu government has banned the production, storage and distribution of mayonnaise made from raw eggs. The action is following the findings of causing serious health issues. The Tamil Nadu government issued an order banning mayonnaise on April 8. The ban is for one year. It has been found that mayonnaise made from raw eggs contains many bacteria that are harmful to health.

The presence of bacteria such as Salmonella Typhimurium, Salmonella Enteritidis, Escherichia coli, and Listeria monocytogenes was found. This can cause gastrointestinal infections and other health problems. The government has announced that legal action will be taken if mayonnaise made from raw eggs is used in hotels and other places from now on.

It has also warned that penalties such as fines and cancellation of licenses will be faced. The food safety department will conduct state-wide inspections to ensure that the law is implemented. It has also been advised that people should check the ingredients when buying products containing mayonnaise.