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🍎 Food PL January 3, 2024

Stwierdzenie wysokiej zawartości formaldehydu w wyciągu wodnym na poziomie >20,0 mg/kg wyrobu pn. RUBIN Papierowe torebki śniadaniowe, 60 sztuk Frühstücks – tüten Rossmann, poch. Niemiecy/Determination of high formaldehyde content in the water extra

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
food contact materials
Hazard
formaldehyde migration - {migration}
Origin
Germany
Notifier
Poland
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What is this? This is about paper breakfast bags that may have too much formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is a chemical sometimes used in making paper.

What's happening? Some bags have more formaldehyde than allowed. The maker has recalled them.

Does this affect me? If you bought these bags in Poland, you may have them. Check your kitchen.

What should I do? Stop using the bags. 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.

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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: food contact materials · Hazard: formaldehyde migration - {migration} · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Poland

First published
January 3, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA24.0205

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What is this product recall alert about?
Stwierdzenie wysokiej zawartości formaldehydu w wyciągu wodnym na poziomie >20,0 mg/kg wyrobu pn. RUBIN Papierowe torebki śniadaniowe, 60 sztuk Frühstücks – tüten Rossmann, poch. Niemiecy/Determination of high formaldehyde content in the water extra. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: food contact materials · Hazard: formaldehyde migration - {migration} · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Poland
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 3, 2024 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Poland.
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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