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Aldi Supermarket Chain Withdraws All Its Eggs In Germany Over Contamination Fears

The egg crisis is believed to have originated in Belgium in June and was then detected in the Netherlands. Millions of eggs have been recalled over concerns about the presence of an insecticide.
The Aldi supermarket chain is pulling all eggs in its German stores amid a scare over possible pesticide contamination. / Michael Probst / Shutterstock.com

The Aldi supermarket chain is pulling all eggs from its shelves in Germany over fears of insecticide contamination.

The egg crisis is believed to have originated in Belgium in June and was then detected in the Netherlands, according to The Associated Press. Millions of eggs have been recalled in those

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