The State Food and Veterinary Service (VMVT) conducted an inspection at a nursery in Klaipėda, Lithuania, uncovering unacceptable conditions in the facility's basement. Inspectors discovered a tray and bowl containing brown chicken eggs that had not been stored according to safety regulations, violating traceability requirements. Reports from staff members confirmed that these eggs had not been used for meal preparation during several specified dates earlier in the year, leading to serious questions about the nursery’s food safety practices.

The VMVT has prohibited the sale of the eggs due to their lack of traceability and safety assurances. This finding highlights potential lapses in the preparation of meals for children, where approved recipes and proper ingredient amounts were reportedly not followed. Additionally, the nursery's cafeteria has failed to manage and dispose of food waste appropriately, only collecting and storing eggshells, which raises concerns about hygiene and overall kitchen practices within the establishment.

VMVT officials emphasize that similar cases of potential food concealment are still being identified, indicating a systemic issue with compliance to health and safety regulations in food service establishments. They assert that regardless of the excuses presented, improper food storage and handling poses a serious health risk. The inspection has also recognized other self-control violations within the facility, further complicating the situation and necessitating immediate corrective actions.