Amid Eggoz Controversy, Cancer Surgeon Claims Antibiotic in Eggs Not a Major Risk

For ages, eggs have been considered one of the most nutritious and healthy foods, providing protein and all nine essential amino acids. However, recently, a wave of worry and doubt has spread among consumers after an independent YouTube channel named Trustified shared a lab test report. This report claimed that a batch of eggs from Eggoz Nutrition, a trusted and premium egg brand, contained illegal and genotoxic AOZ, a banned nitrofuran metabolite. The drug is banned from poultry farming due to its potential to cause cancer by damaging DNA.

The video created a frenzy in the Indian food market and sparked concern among egg consumers about food safety and the brand's claim to provide antibiotic-free eggs. Amid the Eggoz controversy, a leading Cancer Surgeon from Raipur, Dr Jayesh Sharma, shared a video on Instagram on December 12, claiming that the percentage of the banned antibiotic found in Eggoz eggs poses almost no actual health risk.

What Dr Jayesh Sharma Claimed

Responding to the latest egg controversy about Eggoz Nutrition, a brand that promises antibiotic-free and premium quality produce, Cancer Surgeon Dr Jayesh Sharma shared a video on his Instagram handle (@drjayeshsharma) explaining why people do not need to panic or suddenly stop eating eggs due to the fear of cancer.

 

 

 

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Dr Sharma addressed the situation using the example of Paracetamol, a drug widely used for pain and fever relief. The doctor said, "For a headache, you usually turn to Paracetamol tablets. But if you turn the tablet into powder and consume its tiny particles for months or years, will it serve the purpose or cure the pain? No, because it will not accumulate in the body as our kidneys and liver flush out the daily consumption."

The doctor further elaborated, "The antibiotic found in the Eggoz eggs is also in a very tiny amount, an extremely small amount, which is a million times less than a normal medicinal dose. What has been found in the eggs is a residue of an antibiotic that is currently banned. Our grandparents used to take three 100-milligram Nitrofuran tablets a day. But the amount of antibiotic found in the eggs today is tiny, a millionth of even a single tablet."

Explaining the analogy, the Cancer Surgeon went on to say that to consume the equal amount of the single tablet that our grandparents used to take, you would need to eat around 25 lakh eggs. And if you eat this many eggs, you should be in more danger because of the eggs themselves, rather than the Nitrofuran."

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What Is The Major Concern

Talking about food safety and contamination in India, Dr Sharma highlighted that the danger is not primarily about eating these eggs. The major concern is how the eggs, being sold with the antibiotic-free label, ended up containing antibiotic residue.

He raised questions about food safety and quality checks in the nation, pointing towards why no government agency first discovered this issue, and why a private lab had to find it instead.
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He assured the public that they can safely continue to eat eggs, and if anyone feels uncomfortable, he or she can choose another source of protein. He further underlined that you can safely eat eggs and do not need to panic.

In the end of his video, the oncologist added that the increasing cancer cases are the result of our overall lifestyle instead of any single environmental factor.

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Eggoz Statement

Soon after the Trustified video surfaced and went viral, people started questioning Eggoz's claim of selling antibiotic-free eggs, and to push back against the backlash, Eggoz founder, Abhishek Negi came forward describing the claims as misinformation.

On December 9, 2025, the brand also shared a detailed clarification post on its social media handles, mentioning, "We are aware of a video that is currently being shared and understand that it may have raised some questions and concerns. We want to reassure our consumers that our eggs are safe for consumption and comply with the standards set by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)."

 

 

 

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Many users also came forward in support of Eggoz Nutrition, pointing out that in India, the permitted limit for AOZ is 1 microgram/kg, and the lab report found 0.74 microgram/kg of AOZ in the eggs, which is technically not a violation of current food safety standards.

A few also questioned the accountability of the YouTube video, saying that it did not share the complete context and sounded overly melodramatic.

Bottomline

Dr Jayesh Sharma emphasises that the Eggoz controversy is more about the neglect of food safety and the inaction of government agencies. Eggs are a major source of protein for everyone, from fitness enthusiasts to daily householders. And the current scenario makes it essential to stay informed and be vigilant about the sources of your food. Try to choose eggs from a local, known egg provider who meets the food safety standards set by the FSSAI or your local governing body.