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🍎 Food PT May 2, 2022

unauthorised use of wheat in polypropylene kitchenware from China

Classification
Border rejection notification
Risk
Not serious
Category
food contact materials
Origin
China
Notifier
Portugal
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What is this? Some kitchen tools from China may have wheat mixed into the plastic. Wheat is not allowed in this type of plastic.

What's happening? Portugal found these tools at the border. They were stopped from being sold.

Does this affect me? If you bought kitchen tools from China, check if they feel soft or smell like bread.

What should I do? Stop using them 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.

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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: food contact materials · Origin: China · Notifier: Portugal

First published
May 2, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2022.2536

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What is this product recall alert about?
unauthorised use of wheat in polypropylene kitchenware from China. Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: food contact materials · Origin: China · Notifier: Portugal
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 2, 2022 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Portugal.
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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