Information For EHOs

The situation with salmonella has moved on dramatically since the 1980s, primarily as a result of the British Lion scheme and the compulsory vaccination against salmonella demanded by the Lion Code of Practice.

Further details on salmonella and eggs in the UK can be found here.

But, caterers need to be aware that some eggs they may be offered will not have the same food safety standards as Lion Quality eggs – around 15% of eggs in the UK are imported each year, often from countries with higher levels of salmonella than the UK.

To provide you with the latest information on eggs and salmonella, and to help you give caterers the best advice, we have produced two leaflets, 'Eggs and Food Safety, A Guide for Caterers' and 'Salmonella - The Facts' (which gives EHOs more detailed information on salmonella), available to order in bulk quantities. These are also available for download as pdfs:

Eggs and Food Safety - a Guide for Caterers

Salmonella - The Facts

Further Information & Literature

If you would like further information about Lion Quality eggs and how they can benefit your business, please contact the British Egg Information Service on 0207 052 8899

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