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 alert states that the following product must not be consumed in view that it may contain elevated levels of glycidyl fatty acid esters (GE).

When consumed, glycidyl fatty acid esters (GE) are converted into glycidol in the human body. Glycidol is a genotoxic and carcinogenic substance, meaning it can damage DNA and increase the risk of cancer.

Product Description:	Wasabi Crackers
Brand:	Golden Turtle
Origin:	Netherlands
Weight:	125g
Best Before:	02-02-2027 24-02-2027 19-03-2027 18-05-2027 05-06-2027
EAN:	8717703617092

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 info.fssa@gov.mt.