Salmonella remains at normal level after cases at two egg farms
Thursday 20th August 2026 on 06:45 in
Finland
Salmonella levels in Finland remain within the usual range after infections were found at two egg farms this summer, Yle reports. The latest case was detected this week at a farm in Pöytyä, while the previous case was found at another farm in June.
Both farms are contract producers for Munax, an egg-packing company. Eggs from the Pöytyä farm have been recalled.
The recall applies to Munax eggs marked with the stamps 2FI164181 or 2FI164182 and with a best-before date of September 8, 2026, or earlier. If the stamp does not match, the eggs are not part of the recall.
The recalled eggs have been sold in K Group, S Group and Lidl stores under several brands, including K-MENU, KotKot, Kotimaista and Laitilan Kanatarha. The products include free-range eggs in packages of 10, 15, 24 and 30 eggs.
The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare and the Finnish Poultry Association say salmonella prevalence in Finland is currently at its normal level. Finland has recorded 455 salmonella cases this year, compared with between 660 and 810 cases annually in recent years.
According to the Poultry Association, salmonella transmission from poultry production to humans is very rare in Finland. Infections typically originate abroad.
Heating eggs to more than 70 degrees Celsius destroys salmonella. The recalled eggs are considered safe when thoroughly cooked, provided good hygiene is followed when handling both raw and cooked eggs.
Hands should be washed after handling eggshells, which may contain dirt and bacteria. Eggs should not be washed because washing removes the waxy surface that protects them from microbes.
The most common symptoms of salmonellosis are diarrhoea and fever, although an infection can also be symptomless. Mild symptoms usually clear up on their own. People with weakened immune systems may develop severe dehydration or an infection that spreads beyond the intestines.
Consumers who suspect they became ill from eggs or another food should report it to their local food control authority. The report can be made through the Ilppa reporting service.