India, April 29 -- Creamy, tangy, and versatile, mayonnaise can be found in countless kitchens around the globe.

Earlier this month, however, the Tamil Nadu government banned the manufacture, storage, distribution and sale of egg-based mayonnaise for a year, citing public health risks. Kerala and Telangana have previously banned the condiment (2023 and 2024, respectively).

The Tamil Nadu government's notification classified mayonnaise made from raw eggs as a high-risk food. It further stated that the item carries a risk of food poisoning, especially from Salmonella bacteria, Escherichia coli, and Listeria Monocytogenes.

"Salmonella, one of the most recognised bacteria linked to food poisoning, is often found in raw or undercooked eggs....