Exports from Ukrainian company where antibiotic residues were found in eggs suspended

Exports of eggs from one Ukrainian producer to the EU have been temporarily suspended after several batches were found to contain antibiotic residues. The information was confirmed to Latifundist.com by the Union of Poultry Farmers of Ukraine. At the same time, several of our independent sources in the market suspect that the incident concerns Ovostar specifically.

Earlier, the French industry organization CNPO (Comité National pour la Promotion de l’Œuf — National Committee for the Promotion of Eggs) reported that in August 2025, several alerts were issued at both the European and French levels regarding Ukrainian eggs containing antibiotic residues that have been banned in the EU for over 15 years. The organization also called for stricter import controls and criticized local retail chains for selling Ukrainian eggs.

According to Latifundist.com sources, eight companies were exporting eggs to the EU at the time of the incident.

The editorial office sent inquiries to those exporters. The following companies denied any involvement: Avangard, Krupets Poultry Farm, Inter-Zaporizhzhia, Transvit, Ternopil Poultry Farm, SVTF IZA, and SHP Trade.

At the same time, Ovostar announced that it would provide its position later. Meanwhile, several of our independent sources in the market suspect that the incident concerns Ovostar specifically. In particular, antibiotics were found in several batches produced by Ovostar (Yasensvit brand).

According to the Union of Poultry Farmers, the shipments were stopped and inspected at the Polish and Slovak borders, after which the products were disposed of and did not reach end consumers.

Data from the RASFF Window system also indicate violations related to exports routed through the Netherlands.

“The products from these consignments were destroyed within the EU and did not reach consumers. Therefore, French supermarkets Carrefour and E.Leclerc could not have sold any Ukrainian eggs containing antibiotic residues,” the association said.

An official investigation is currently underway, and exports from the company have been suspended pending the results, the Union of Poultry Farmers added. The association also emphasized that the use of antimicrobial agents during the laying period is strictly prohibited, and any products obtained during treatment must be disposed of.

The association declined to name the company involved but assured that this is an isolated case that does not indicate systemic issues in the industry. The State Service for Food Safety and Consumer Protection (SSUFSCP) did not respond to Latifundist.com’s request for comment.

Supermarket chains Carrefour and E.Leclerc have also not yet responded to inquiries.

Latifundist.com has sent an additional request to Ovostar for clarification.

The Union of Poultry Farmers reiterated that this is a single case and that “the accusations from European colleagues are not politically motivated.”