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Arsenic, chromium, iron in pan from France

Classification
Alert notification
Risk
Serious
Category
food contact materials
Hazard
arsenic migration - {heavy metals} *** chromium migration - {heavy metals} *** iron migration - {heavy metals}
Origin
France
Notifier
France
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What is this? A metal pan made in France may have unsafe levels of arsenic, chromium, and iron. These metals can move from the pan into food.

What's happening? The pan is being recalled because too much of these metals can get into food. This is a serious health risk.

Does this affect me? If you have this pan, you may be affected. The recall covers many countries in Europe.

What should I do? Stop using the pan right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have used it recently.

🤖 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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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: food contact materials · Hazard: arsenic migration - {heavy metals} *** chromium migration - {heavy metals} *** iron migration - {heavy metals} · Origin: France · Notifier: France

First published
April 30, 2024
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2024.3480

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What is this product recall alert about?
Arsenic, chromium, iron in pan from France. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: food contact materials · Hazard: arsenic migration - {heavy metals} *** chromium migration - {heavy metals} *** iron migration - {heavy metals} · Origin: France · Notifier: France
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 30, 2024 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: France, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Romania, and Sweden.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
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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