The Food and Safety Authority have issued a warning on the above Pistachio Raw, which is stocked at Daily Fresh in Xewkija, Gozo.

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 warned the public that following information received from the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed, the following product must not be consumed in view of high levels of Aflatoxins.

It explained that Aflatoxins are produced primarily by two species of the Aspergillus fungus which are especially found in areas with hot, humid climates.

They are found in food as a result of fungal contamination, both pre- and post-harvest.

Temperature, humidity, soil and storage conditions all affect the rate and degree of contamination. Aflatoxins can cause a variety of adverse health effects in humans.

Name of product on the label: Pistachio Raw, Weight: 300g; 500g, Best Before date: 12.10.2027, Brand: Daily Fresh and Packed by: Daily Fresh, Gozo, Origin: Iran.

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated product and either dispose of it or return it to the store from which it was purchased.

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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