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🍎 Food PL IT ES URUGUAY August 12, 2025

Migracja benzofenonu na poziomie 1,32 ± 0,25 mg/kg w wyrobach do kontaktu z żywnością // Migration of benzophenone (1.32 ± 0.25 mg/kg) in FCM from Spain//Migración de benzofenona en fiambrera procedente de España

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
Potentially serious
Category
food contact materials
Hazard
benzophenone migration - {industrial contaminants}
Origin
Spain
Notifier
Poland
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This alert was reported 396 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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What is this? Some plastic food boxes from Spain may have a chemical called benzophenone in them. This chemical can move from the box into the food.

What's happening? Tests found benzophenone in these boxes. The amount is small but could be unsafe.

Does this affect me? If you have food boxes from Spain, you might be affected. This is more likely if the box is old or damaged.

What should I do? Stop using the box. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any health concerns.

🤖 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: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: food contact materials · Hazard: benzophenone migration - {industrial contaminants} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Poland

First published
August 12, 2025
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2025.6136

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What is this product recall alert about?
Migracja benzofenonu na poziomie 1,32 ± 0,25 mg/kg w wyrobach do kontaktu z żywnością // Migration of benzophenone (1.32 ± 0.25 mg/kg) in FCM from Spain//Migración de benzofenona en fiambrera procedente de España. Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: food contact materials · Hazard: benzophenone migration - {industrial contaminants} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Poland
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 12, 2025 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Poland, Italy, Spain, and URUGUAY.
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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