Durango authorities alert against counterfeit eggs

Health authorities in Durango, Mexico, have issued an alert following the detection of counterfeit eggs being sold in the Laguna Region. The Commission for the Protection against Sanitary Risks of the State of Durango (Coprised) reported that unauthorized products are illegally using the seals and traceability codes of the brand ‘Huevo San Juan’ to appear authentic.

Inspectors have identified several methods of deception, including the falsification of blue stamps on eggshells and the reuse of legitimate brand packaging for products with unknown origins. Authorities noted that counterfeit stamps often show irregular thickness in letters and numbers or inconsistent print quality compared to the uniform, defined impressions found on genuine products.

In recent operations, such as those conducted at the Mercado de Abastos in Gómez Palacio, officials seized hundreds of eggs that lacked the necessary sanitary documentation to prove their provenance. Coprised is continuing inspections across 12 municipalities in the region to identify the source of the counterfeit goods, sanction responsible distributors, and ensure food safety. Additionally, authorities warned of fraudulent websites impersonating the brand to offer fake promotions.