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🍎 Food CZ NL June 3, 2022

Unauthorized use of bamboo in bamboo cups from China, via the Netherlands

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
Not serious
Category
food contact materials
Origin
China
Notifier
Czechia
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What is this? Some bamboo cups from China sold in the Netherlands may have bamboo mixed in ways that are not allowed. These cups touch food or drink.

What's happening? The cups were checked and found to have bamboo used in a way that does not meet safety rules. They were sold in the Netherlands and may have reached Czechia.

Does this affect me? If you bought these bamboo cups, you might have them. Check your kitchen or storage.

What should I do? Stop using the cups. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have questions about safety.

🤖 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: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: food contact materials · Origin: China · Notifier: Czechia

First published
June 3, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2022.3298

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What is this product recall alert about?
Unauthorized use of bamboo in bamboo cups from China, via the Netherlands. Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: food contact materials · Origin: China · Notifier: Czechia
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 3, 2022 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Czechia and Netherlands.
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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