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🍎 Food IT March 4, 2026

Utensili da cucina di plastica a base di poliammide/Migration of aromatic amines from polyamide-based kitchenware from China

Classification
Border rejection notification
Risk
Potentially serious
Category
food contact materials
Hazard
primary aromatic amines migration - {migration}
Origin
China
Notifier
Italy
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What is this? Some plastic kitchen tools from China may have a chemical called aromatic amines. These can move into food when the tools are hot.

What's happening? Italy found these tools and stopped them at the border. The tools may not be safe for cooking.

Does this affect me? If you have plastic kitchen tools from China, they might be unsafe. Check where they came from.

What should I do? Stop using them for hot food or drinks. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are worried.

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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: food contact materials · Hazard: primary aromatic amines migration - {migration} · Origin: China · Notifier: Italy

First published
March 4, 2026
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2026.1809

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What is this product recall alert about?
Utensili da cucina di plastica a base di poliammide/Migration of aromatic amines from polyamide-based kitchenware from China. Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: food contact materials · Hazard: primary aromatic amines migration - {migration} · Origin: China · Notifier: Italy
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 4, 2026 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Italy.
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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