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🧸 Product FR July 17, 2026

Carrefour Home — Fouet inox nylon

Stainless steel and nylon whisk.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Carrefour Home — Fouet inox nylon
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Kitchen/cooking accessories
Hazard
The product has aromatic amines. When in direct and prolonged contact with the skin, the aromatic amines may be absorbed by the skin. Aromatic amines can cause cancer, cell mutations and affect reproduction.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 3616180381722
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Recall in effect
A consumer product has been flagged as dangerous in FR.
📈 Timeline
10 days active so far
July 18, 2026 July 27, 2026

What is this? This is a metal and nylon whisk sold by Carrefour Home. It is a kitchen tool used for mixing foods.

What's happening? Tests found that this whisk can release harmful chemicals called aromatic amines. These can soak into the skin with long or repeated use.

Does this affect me? If you own this whisk and use it often, you may be at risk. It is sold in France.

What should I do? Stop using the whisk right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any health concerns.

🤖 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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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Kitchen/cooking accessories · Hazard: The product has aromatic amines. When in direct and prolonged contact with the skin, the aromatic amines may be absorbed by the skin. Aromatic amines can cause cancer, cell mutations and affect reproduction. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
July 17, 2026
Last refreshed by us
16 hours ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099530

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What is this product recall alert about?
Carrefour Home — Fouet inox nylon. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Kitchen/cooking accessories · Hazard: The product has aromatic amines. When in direct and prolonged contact with the skin, the aromatic amines may be absorbed by the skin. Aromatic amines can cause cancer, cell mutations and a...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 17, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
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 ec.europa.eu.

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