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🍎 Food DE March 19, 2021

Non-compliant use of bamboo in cups from China via NL

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
Undecided
Category
food contact materials
Origin
China
Notifier
Germany
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This alert was reported 1907 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? A company in Germany found cups made in China that have bamboo in them. The cups are sold in the Netherlands first, then sent to Germany.

What's happening? These cups may not follow EU safety rules for food items. The risk is not clear yet.

Does this affect me? If you bought these cups in Germany, you might have them. Check your kitchen.

What should I do? Stop using the cups. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have questions.

🤖 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Agency-published detail

Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: food contact materials · Origin: China · Notifier: Germany

First published
March 19, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2021.0956

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Non-compliant use of bamboo in cups from China via NL. Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: food contact materials · Origin: China · Notifier: Germany
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 19, 2021 by EU RASFF.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Low risk. A low risk means harm is unlikely under normal use. The alert is informational but still worth reading.
▸ 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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