Do not consume these eggs after December 17
Food safety authority warns eggs originating in Ukraine have wrong expiry date
The food safety authority on Monday warned consumers of a batch of eggs originating from Ukraine with an incorrect expiry date stamped on them.
The Food Safety and Security Authority said in a statement it had launched an investigation into eggs on sale locally, which were marked with the producer code 3-UA-101990 and originated from a Ukrainian establishment that can export eggs to EU countries.
It warned that eggs purchased up until December 15 were incorrectly stamped with a maximum durability date that did not reflect their actual use-by date.
The correct use-by date for eggs with this code is December 17, 2025.
Any other date printed on the eggs, or their packaging, was incorrect, the authority said.
Consumers are being advised to either safely dispose of the eggs after December 17 or to return them to the retailer.
Understanding egg stamping codes
All eggs sold in the EU must carry a stamp providing key information:
• Farming method (first digit): 0 = Organic, 1 = Free-range, 2 = Barn, 3 = Cage
• Country of origin (letters) – e.g., MT (Malta)
• Producer identification number – identifies the specific farm or production site
More information on 2602 5211 or info.fssa@gov.mt