Eggoz Egg Controversy: Viral Cancer Claims Explained, Brand Responds with Lab Reports

Premium egg brand Eggoz Nutrition, known for marketing “100% antibiotic-free” and chemical-free eggs, is facing intense social media scrutiny after a viral YouTube investigation claimed that its eggs contained traces of a banned compound linked to cancer.

The controversy began when the YouTube channel Trustified, which routinely sends food products for blind lab testing, released results showing the presence of AOZ, a metabolite of Nitrofuran, in Eggoz samples. Nitrofuran is prohibited in poultry farming due to its potential carcinogenic risks. The reported level—0.73 ppb—was extremely small, but significant enough to raise concerns, especially among consumers who purchase Eggoz for purity and safety assurances.

Medical experts urged caution, noting that such trace levels do not pose immediate health danger, but the incident highlights larger questions about supply-chain contamination and consumer trust. Orthopedic surgeon and content creator Dr. Manan Vora stressed that the findings were surprising but not grounds for panic, while pointing to systemic issues that allow banned substances to enter the food ecosystem.

Responding on December 9, Eggoz defended its safety practices and insisted its eggs remain fully compliant with FSSAI guidelines, which allow micro-residue margins due to environmental factors like groundwater contamination. The company maintained that it does not use antibiotics and follows stringent standards across feed sourcing, storage, transport, and delivery.

Eggoz also announced additional testing through an independent NABL-accredited laboratory and shared its quality reports publicly on its website. An update posted on X (formerly Twitter) in the early hours of December 11 linked directly to these reports, emphasising transparency as the company attempts to manage consumer concerns.

While Eggoz continues to assert regulatory compliance, the incident has sparked a fresh debate over the difference between products being “legally safe” and “chemically free,” leaving consumers demanding clearer accountability from brands positioned as premium and antibiotic-free.