EP 56: Mark Williams, BEIC Chair: Imported eggs, Salmonella and the case for tougher border controls

Podcast: The Poultry Network Podcast · Jake Davies

Opublikowano: 2026-08-28

Imported eggs are under growing scrutiny following a UK Salmonella outbreak involving three genetically distinct clusters, around 470 cases and two deaths at the time this episode was recorded. Tom Woolman and Tom Willings are joined by Mark Williams, chairman of the British Egg Industry Council, to examine what is known about the outbreak and how the UK egg sector is responding. Mark explains why the BEIC has worked to ensure media coverage distinguishes between imported eggs and eggs produced under the British Lion scheme. He also discusses the role of whole-genome sequencing in tracing outbreaks...