Poor stability of the material in melamine bowls from China via UK.
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- food contact materials
- Hazard
- packaging unsuitable for foodstuffs - {packaging defective / incorrect}
- Origin
- China
- Notifier
- Finland
What is this? Some melamine bowls from China sold in the UK may not be safe for food. The bowls might break or leak harmful stuff into food.
What's happening? Finland found these bowls and stopped them at the border. The bowls do not meet food safety rules.
Does this affect me? If you bought melamine bowls from China in the UK, check them. They might not be safe to use.
What should I do? Stop using the bowls right away. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after using them.
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🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: food contact materials · Hazard: packaging unsuitable for foodstuffs - {packaging defective / incorrect} · Origin: China · Notifier: Finland
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