An excessive level of acrylamide detected in biscuits
As a result of tests conducted by the State Sanitary Inspection, irregularities were found in specific batches of Petit Beurre biscuits by Apetilki.
According to the food safety notice, the product was assessed as a potential health risk to consumers. The risk assessment was carried out by the National Institute of Public Health PZH – National Research Institute.
The problem concerns an elevated acrylamide content, a compound formed, among other things, during the thermal processing of starch-containing food products.
These batches of biscuits must not be consumed
The warning concerns specific batches of the product:
Product: Petit Beurre biscuits
Brand: Apetilki
Manufacturer: Eurobrand Sp. z o.o., ul. Płochocińska 111/114, 03-044 Warszawa.
Batch numbers and best-before dates:
- 10.05.2027.B – best-before date: 10.05.2027
- 20.05.2027.A – best-before date: 20.05.2027.
The manufacturer has begun withdrawing the product
After receiving information about the risk, the manufacturer took steps to withdraw the specified batches of biscuits from sale.
The company also reported implementing corrective measures in the production process. According to the information provided, the batches of biscuits currently being produced have an acrylamide content consistent with the recommendations in force in the European Union.
The manufacturer remains in contact with sanitary supervision authorities and is implementing recommendations related to product safety.
Authorities are monitoring the withdrawal of the biscuits
The State Sanitary Inspection authorities are supervising the process of withdrawing the disputed batches from sale.
Consumers who have doubts about the biscuits they purchased should check the markings on the packaging.
What is acrylamide?
Acrylamide is a chemical compound that can form when carbohydrate-containing products are fried, baked or roasted. Its presence in food is monitored because of possible adverse health effects in cases of high exposure.
For products covered by the warning, the most important thing is not to consume the specified batches and to follow the recommendations of food safety authorities.
What should you do if you have these biscuits?
People who purchased Petit Beurre biscuits by Apetilki with the batch numbers listed above must not eat them. The product can be thrown away or you can contact the retailer to ask what to do next.
(Caption: illustrative photo).