After announcing results showing that tested eggs were safe, the national food safety authority said the products had nevertheless made it into the country.

Three Slovenian legal entities bought 17 kilogrammes of contaminated egg products in Austria's Klagenfurt in July. The products were sold by Austrian retailer Metro Cash & Carry.

The Austrian authorities informed the Slovenian Food Administration of the sale of the contaminated products on Wednesday.

Two of the food companies used the products to make dishes for guests of their restaurants, the third legal entity bought them for their own consumption. However, the food administration said there was no danger to consumer health considering the small amount involved.