Authorities Warn Not To Consume This Batch Of Honey
The Food Safety and Security Authority has issued a public warning advising consumers not to eat a specific batch of “Miele al Mille di Fiori” honey after it was found to contain residues of metronidazole, a banned antimicrobial drug.
Laboratory tests revealed traces of the substance in lot D 0228, which carries an expiry date of February 2028. The authority said the presence of metronidazole makes the product unsafe for consumption, as the drug can be harmful if ingested.
Metronidazole is typically used in human and veterinary medicine to treat bacterial and parasitic infections, but its use in food-producing animals, and the presence of any residues in food, is strictly prohibited.
Consumers who have purchased this honey are being urged to dispose of it immediately or return it to the shop where it was bought.
The Food Safety and Security Authority said it is continuing to investigate the source of contamination and is working to ensure that the affected batch is removed from the market.
Make sure to check your pantries!
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