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🍎 Food ES May 11, 2022

Aminas aromáticas primarias por encima del nivel máximo autorizado en utensilios de cocina de China. Primary aromatic amines above the maximum level in kitchenware from China.

Classification
Border rejection notification
Risk
Undecided
Category
food contact materials
Hazard
primary aromatic amines migration - {migration}
Origin
China
Notifier
Spain
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What is this? Some kitchen tools from China may have too much of a chemical called primary aromatic amines. This can move into food when the tools are used.

What's happening? Spain found these kitchen tools and stopped them at the border. The tools may have come from China.

Does this affect me? If you bought kitchen tools from China, they might be part of this issue.

What should I do? Stop using the tools if you are worried. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have questions.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Agency-published detail

Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: food contact materials · Hazard: primary aromatic amines migration - {migration} · Origin: China · Notifier: Spain

First published
May 11, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2022.2775

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What is this product recall alert about?
Aminas aromáticas primarias por encima del nivel máximo autorizado en utensilios de cocina de China. Primary aromatic amines above the maximum level in kitchenware from China.. Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: food contact materials · Hazard: primary aromatic amines migration - {migration} · Origin: China · Notifier: Spain
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 11, 2022 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Spain.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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