Migration of arsenic in cast iron pan from the Netherlands
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- food contact materials
- Hazard
- arsenic migration - {heavy metals} *** iron migration - {heavy metals}
- Origin
- Netherlands
- Notifier
- Austria
What is this? A Dutch cast-iron pan may let tiny bits of arsenic and iron leak into food.
What's happening? The pan is being checked because it could send unsafe metals into your meals.
Does this affect me? If you have this pan in Austria, stop using it for cooking.
What should I do? Ask your local shop for a refund or exchange, or talk to a doctor if you feel unwell.
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🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: food contact materials · Hazard: arsenic migration - {heavy metals} *** iron migration - {heavy metals} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Austria
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