Elevated levels of volatile organic compounds in the seal ring of a drinking bottle from the Netherlands
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- food contact materials
- Hazard
- volatile organic compounds - {chemical contamination (other)}
- Origin
- Netherlands
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? A small rubber ring inside a drinking bottle may have a chemical smell. This ring is meant to keep the bottle sealed.
What's happening? Tests found higher-than-normal levels of certain chemicals in the ring. The bottle is no longer being sold.
Does this affect me? If you bought this bottle in Germany, check if you have it at home.
What should I do? Stop using the bottle and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: food contact materials · Hazard: volatile organic compounds - {chemical contamination (other)} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Germany
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