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🍎 Food FI December 21, 2021

Unauthorized use of melamine and bamboo fiber in plastic plate, mug and dinner set for children

Classification
Information notification for attention
Risk
Not serious
Category
food contact materials
Origin
unknown origin
Notifier
Finland
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What is this? Some children’s plastic plates, mugs, and dinner sets may have melamine and bamboo fiber. These are not allowed in food items meant for kids.

What's happening? A check found these items in Finland. They should not be sold for children’s use.

Does this affect me? If you have small children and bought these plates or mugs, they might not be safe.

What should I do? Stop using them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you are unsure.

🤖 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 attention · Risk: Not serious · Category: food contact materials · Origin: unknown origin · Notifier: Finland

First published
December 21, 2021
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2021.7017

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What is this product recall alert about?
Unauthorized use of melamine and bamboo fiber in plastic plate, mug and dinner set for children. Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Not serious · Category: food contact materials · Origin: unknown origin · Notifier: Finland
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 21, 2021 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Finland.
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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