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🍎 Food BE FR July 20, 2022

migration of melamine

Classification
Alert notification
Risk
Undecided
Category
food contact materials
Hazard
melamine migration - {migration}
Origin
China
Notifier
Belgium
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0 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 17, 2026
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What is this? Some food containers from China may let a chemical called melamine move into food. Melamine can come from certain containers or dishes.

What's happening? Belgium and France found this problem in some containers. They are checking which ones are unsafe.

Does this affect me? If you have containers from China, you might be at risk. Check your kitchen for any suspect items.

What should I do? Stop using the container if you think it may be unsafe. 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: Alert notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: food contact materials · Hazard: melamine migration - {migration} · Origin: China · Notifier: Belgium

First published
July 20, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2022.4263

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What is this product recall alert about?
migration of melamine. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: food contact materials · Hazard: melamine migration - {migration} · Origin: China · Notifier: Belgium
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 20, 2022 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Belgium and France.
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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