Do not consume these vine leaves

Health authorities warn they contain high levels of pesticides

February 25, 2025| Times of Malta 1 min read
This particular batch of vine leaves contains elevated levels of pesticides. Photo: Environmental Health DirectorateThis particular batch of vine leaves contains elevated levels of pesticides. Photo: Environmental Health Directorate

The Environmental Health Directorate warned on Tuesday that the product Weinblätter, eingelegt (vine leaves in brine) of the brand Armenium must not be consumed.

This product, lot number AP-006 sold in a glass jar of 720g with the best before date September 11, 2025, was found to contain “elevated levels of various pesticides.”

More information on 21337333 or by email on admin.ehd@gov.mt. 

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