How to check if your eggs are safe to eat amid salmonella outbreak and 200 cases

Six cases have been confirmed in Scotland.10:07, 19 Aug 2026Updated 10:08, 19 Aug 2026Scots are being urged to make sure they are cooking and storing their eggs correctly as the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has announced a salmonella outbreak. With over 200 people falling in across the UK, it is crucial to ensure that your eggs are safe to eat.‌The UKHSA has confirmed that one person has died in connection to the outbreak, with six cases currently confirmed in Scotland. The agency has stated that it believes that the spread "may be linked to eggs imported from outside of the UK".‌However, this does not mean that shoppers shouldn't proceed with caution if they exclusively buy eggs that are produced in the UK. Failing to check eggs correctly could lead to bad cases of food poisoning.‌Ac