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🍎 Food ES April 17, 2026

Formaldehido en vajilla de melamina procedente de China/Formaldehyde in melamine tableware from China

Classification
Border rejection notification
Risk
Potential risk
Category
food contact materials
Hazard
formaldehyde increasing migration - {migration}
Origin
China
Notifier
Spain
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What is this? Some melamine dishes from China may have too much formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is a chemical used to make melamine. Too much can be unsafe.

What's happening? Spain found melamine dishes with high formaldehyde. These dishes were sent back at the border.

Does this affect me? If you have melamine dishes from China, they might be unsafe. Check where your dishes came from.

What should I do? Stop using the dishes if you think they are from China. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you are worried.

🤖 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: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: food contact materials · Hazard: formaldehyde increasing migration - {migration} · Origin: China · Notifier: Spain

First published
April 17, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2026.3305

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What is this product recall alert about?
Formaldehido en vajilla de melamina procedente de China/Formaldehyde in melamine tableware from China. Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: food contact materials · Hazard: formaldehyde increasing migration - {migration} · Origin: China · Notifier: Spain
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 17, 2026 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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