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🍎 Food ES November 19, 2020

Rechazo CHEDD 113497/2020 por presencia de bambú y maíz junto a melamina en una taza.

Classification
Border rejection notification
Risk
Undecided
Category
food contact materials
Origin
China
Notifier
Spain
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This alert was reported 2016 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 cup meant for drinking was sent back at the border. It had bamboo and corn pieces near melamine, a hard plastic chemical.

What's happening? Spain stopped the cup at customs because it may not be safe to use.

Does this affect me? If you bought this cup in Spain, it could be unsafe to drink from.

What should I do? Stop using the cup and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.

🤖 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: Border rejection notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: food contact materials · Origin: China · Notifier: Spain

First published
November 19, 2020
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2020.5131

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?
Rechazo CHEDD 113497/2020 por presencia de bambú y maíz junto a melamina en una taza.. Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: food contact materials · Origin: China · Notifier: Spain
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 19, 2020 by EU RASFF.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Spain.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ 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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