Do not eat this popcorn
Authorities advise consumers to dispose of the product or return it to the store from which it was purchased
7 August 2026, 4:44pm
Juliana Zammit
Juliana Zammit
1 min read
The product must not be consumed since it may contain excessive levels of Tropane Alkaloids (Atropine and Scopolamine).
The Food Safety and Security Authority has published a warning on popcorn by Snack Day.
The product must not be consumed since it may contain excessive levels of Tropane Alkaloids (Atropine and Scopolamine).
Tropane alkaloids are a group of chemical compounds responsible for the natural toxic effects of certain plants.
Consuming excessive amounts of these chemicals may have toxic effects on humans and animals.
Authorities said consumers should not eat the product and advised them to dispose of it or return it to the store from which it was purchased.
Product details:
Brand: Snack Day
Weight: 120g
Lot Number: 26269
Best Before Date: 16/12/2026
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