Sensory deviation of bamboo drinking straws from China, via the Netherlands
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- food contact materials
- Hazard
- taste disturbance - {natural toxins (other)}
- Origin
- China
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some bamboo drinking straws from China may have an odd taste. This is because of something in the straws.
What's happening? Germany found these straws and told stores to stop selling them. The straws came through the Netherlands.
Does this affect me? If you have these straws at home, they might taste bad. Do not drink from them.
What should I do? Throw them away. If you feel sick, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: food contact materials · Hazard: taste disturbance - {natural toxins (other)} · Origin: China · Notifier: Germany
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