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FOOD SAFETY AND SECURITY AUTHORITY NOTICE
01/10/2025
In accordance with the Food Safety Act and Regulation (EC) No. 178 of 2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council, the Food Safety and Security Authority wishes to inform the public that following information received through the Rapid Alert for Food and Feed, the below mentioned product must not be consumed since it contains high levels of Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons (MOAH).
Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons (MOAH) are a range of chemical compounds obtained mainly from petroleum distillation and refining. They can enter food in many ways: through environmental contamination, use of lubricants for machinery, food or feed additives, and migration from food contact materials. The presence of these chemicals in food may have a negative effect on human health.
| Product description: | Unrefined Palm Oil |
| Brand Name: | A.F.P. African Food Product |
| Country of Origin | Ecuador |
| Durability Date: | 19/11/2026 |
| Lot No.: | Batch 2372 57 |
| Net quantity: | 500ml |
For further information, the public is kindly requested to contact the Food Safety and Security Authority between 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. via telephone +356 26025211 or by email at info.fssa@gov.mt.
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