Now Tamil Nadu also bans mayonnaise made with raw eggs

“It has come to notice that a number of food business operators use raw egg for preparation of mayonnaise, improper preparation and storage facilities, contamination by microorganisms, which creates a public health risk, an order issued by Food Safety and Drug Administration commissioner R Lalvena said.

Mayonnaise (or Mayo) is a thick, creamy sauce made by emulsifying egg yolks with oil, often flavoured with vinegar or lemon juice.

Kerala and Telangana have previously imposed similar restrictions, essentially aimed at restaurants and eating joints after cases of food poisoning.