FOOD SAFETY AND SECURITY AUTHORITY NOTICE

In accordance with Chapter 649 of the Food Safety and Security Authority 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 through the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF). The product, Prekese - Aiden fruitis a novel food, which is not authorised.

Novel Food is a foodstuff or food ingredient that was not used for human consumption to a significant degree within the European Union before 15 May 1997 and therefore requires careful evaluation and authorisation before they can enter the EU market.

Product Description:	Prekese Aiden Fruit
Brand:	Bigi-Mama
Origin:	Ghana
Weight:	200g
Best Before:	03/07/2027
Lot Number:	030726

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 at +356 26025000 from Monday to Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. or send an email to info.fssa@gov.mt.