Could you be eating fake eggs?

An article published on one of the leading news websites in Uganda alleged that police were hunting for four Chinese men who were reportedly manufacturing fake eggs.

The article further stated that the eggs are made using machines and chemicals and appear smoother than normal eggs.

Understandably, this caused panic among consumers both in and outside Uganda as they had second thoughts about consuming eggs.

The Uganda Bureau of Standards (UNBS), however, rubbished those reports terming the said article misleading.

“The story contains inaccuracies and misrepresentation of facts particularly on comments attributed to our market surveillance officer.

“The products referred to in the article by our market surveillance team were actually sweets in packages that looked like egg shells but clearly labelled as Funny Toys.

“Apart from the appearance of the package, the product did not contain any features meant to mislead the public into believing that they are actual eggs,” said the agency in a statement.

It further added that it had not received complaints of ‘fake eggs’ and remains steadfast in enforcing standards to protect the health and safety of consumers.

“Fighting substandard products needs a concerted effort involving UNBS working together with manufacturers, traders, consumers, and other government agencies.

“We would like to urge the public to always look out for UNBS Distinctive Mark as a quality assurance that a locally manufactured product meets the required standards,” it added.