People in higher-risk groups have been advised not to eat runny eggs when dining out because of a salmonella risk linked to an outbreak.
The guidance applies to children under five, pregnant women, people aged over 65 and those with underlying medical conditions. These groups have been specifically named in the advice because of the current concern over salmonella.
The warning relates to runny eggs served outside the home, including when eating out. The source material does not provide further detail on the scale of the outbreak, where cases have been identified, or which venues or suppliers may be involved.
Salmonella risk is the stated reason for the advice, and the message is focused on avoiding eggs that are not fully firm when consumed in dining settings. No additional instructions for the wider public were included in the supplied material.
The latest position is that under-fives, pregnant women, over-65s and people with underlying medical conditions should avoid runny eggs when eating out while the salmonella concern remains in place.