In accordance with Chapter 649 of the Food Safety and Security Act, and in line with the Authority's role to ensure transparency and public awareness on matters relating to food safety and security, the Authority hereby informs the public of the following information received from the operator that the following product must not be consumed since it may contain excessive levels of Tropane Alkaloids (Atropine and Scopolamine).
Tropane alkaloids are a group of chemical compounds which are responsible for the natural toxic effects of certain plants. The consumption of an excessive amount of these chemicals may have a toxic effect on humans and animals.
| Product Description: | Pop Corn |
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| Brand: | Snack day | | |
| Weight: | 120g | | |
| Lot No: | 26269 | | |
| Best Before: | 16/12/26 | | |
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Consumers are advised not to consume the implicated product and either dispose of it or return it to the store from which it was purchased.
For further information, the public may contact the Food Safety and Security Authority on telephone number +356 26025000 from Monday to Friday between 08:00 a.m. and 03:00 p.m. or send an email to [email protected]
