Nearly 1.5 tons of non-compliant food halted at the border; ANSA warns of consumer risks
About 1.5 tons of imported food products containing trans fatty acid levels above the permitted limit were detected and blocked at the border by the National Food Safety Agency. Authorities assure the public that these goods did not reach the market and were not sold.
According to the institution, three batches of "cheddarized" products have been identified in which laboratory analyses confirmed that the maximum permissible values for trans fatty acids—substances considered hazardous to health—were exceeded.
These batches include:
- 304 kg of a cheddarized food preparation with protein and fat content
- 645 kg of a cheddarized food preparation with semi-hard paste and protein and fat content
- 541 kg of a cheddarized food preparation with soft paste and protein and fat content
The samples were collected during official import controls and analyzed by the National Center for Animal, Plant, and Food Safety, as part of enhanced control programs.
Once the non-conformities were confirmed, the batches were placed under official restriction, prohibiting any form of manipulation, distribution, or marketing. The economic operator will determine whether the products will be returned or destroyed, and these procedures will be strictly monitored by inspectors.
The institution emphasizes a "zero tolerance" policy towards non-compliant products and reaffirms its commitment to protecting consumer health.
