The Philippine Egg Board Association (PEBA) has issued a warning to customers about the health risks of eating frozen eggs. The PEBA president told consumers that these eggs can cause diseases such as salmonella and despite the fact that poultry farmers have been freezing eggs for a long time, these are not up to grade.

However, the Department of Agriculture (DA) sees no issue with frozen eggs sold in the market. According to DA Assistant Secretary and Deputy Spokesman Rex Estoperez, frozen eggs are fine to eat as long as they are mixed and stored appropriately. Some chicken producers have been doing this for a long time, and there have been no instances of salmonella illness. The DA official, on the other hand, urged consumers to buy eggs in shells that have met the criteria.

According to PEBA, egg prices are stable,  although a medium egg should cost P7.  According to DA data, a medium egg costs P8 to P9 per piece. The egg sector has been devastated by the ravages of avian influenza or bird flu, as well as the high cost of feeds. To solve this, poultry farmers are experimenting with extended lay, which involves forcing chickens to lay eggs past the regular age of 80 to 100 weeks.

When purchasing eggs, make sure to inspect the product thoroughly to ensure there are no cracks, no drooping egg whites, or any other unpleasant odors. Before serving, make sure the eggs are properly cooked. To prevent food contamination, the public should also follow proper food handling standards.