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 following products must not be consumed, as they may potentially be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. In rare cases, the infection can be more severe and cause serious complications. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, people with weakened immune systems, and older adults. The incubation period (the time between initial infection and the first symptoms) is typically 3 weeks but can range from 3 to 70 days.

For further information, the public may contact the Food Safety and Security Authority on +356 26025000 from Monday to Friday between 08:00 a.m. and 03:00 p.m., or email info.fssa@gov.mt.