migration of chromium and too high level of overall migration from kitchen steel forks from China
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- food contact materials
- Hazard
- chromium migration - {heavy metals}
- Origin
- China
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Some kitchen steel forks from China may have too much chromium. Chromium is a metal that can move into food.
What's happening? Italy found these forks do not follow safety rules. The forks may give off too much chromium when used.
Does this affect me? If you bought steel forks from China, you might have them. Check your kitchen tools.
What should I do? Stop using the forks. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: food contact materials · Hazard: chromium migration - {heavy metals} · Origin: China · Notifier: Italy
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