San Juan egg brand counterfeit scandal uncovered in Durango, Mexico

Authorities in Durango, Mexico have uncovered a fraud scheme involving counterfeit eggs marketed as the popular San Juan brand. Inspectors from the Comisión para la Protección contra Riesgos Sanitarios del Estado (Coprised) seized four boxes containing 360 eggs with cloned seals and falsified traceability codes in Gómez Palacio and other municipalities of the Región Laguna. The counterfeit markings mimic the official blue‑ink seal and unique shell‑printed code that normally identifies the farm of origin and ensures sanitary compliance.

The operation is part of a broader effort triggered by a July alert after salmonella outbreaks in Colorado, USA, which prompted Mexican regulators to tighten egg inspections nationwide. While no contaminated shipments have been detected in the Laguna region, officials warned that the forged codes break the food‑safety traceability chain. In addition to the physical fraud, Coprised reported fake websites impersonating the San Juan brand to lure online buyers with false promotions. The company clarified that it does not sell eggs online and urged consumers to purchase only from formal establishments and inspect shells for defects.

The dual‑front fraud—both in‑store counterfeit products and digital impersonation—has prompted continued preventive inspections to protect public health and maintain the integrity of the egg supply chain.