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Przekroczenie NDP pierwszorzędowych amin aromatycznych w łyżce do spaghetti pochodzącej z Niemiec// Exceeding the MRL for primary aromatic amines in a spaghetti spoon from Germany

Classification
Alert notification
Risk
Serious
Category
food contact materials
Hazard
primary aromatic amines migration - {migration}
Origin
Germany
Notifier
Poland
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What is this? A spoon used for serving spaghetti may have too much of a chemical called primary aromatic amines. These can move from the spoon into food.

What's happening? The spoon was sold in several countries. Tests showed the chemical level is too high. The spoon has been taken off the market.

Does this affect me? If you have this spoon, stop using it. It was sold in Poland, Austria, Belgium, and other countries.

What should I do? Throw away the spoon or return it to the store. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after using it.

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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: food contact materials · Hazard: primary aromatic amines migration - {migration} · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Poland

First published
April 8, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2026.2979

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What is this product recall alert about?
Przekroczenie NDP pierwszorzędowych amin aromatycznych w łyżce do spaghetti pochodzącej z Niemiec// Exceeding the MRL for primary aromatic amines in a spaghetti spoon from Germany. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: food contact materials · Hazard: primary aromatic amines migration - {migration} · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Poland
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 8, 2026 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Poland, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, France, Hungary, Italy, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Spain.
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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