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🧸 Product FI December 3, 2021

Cutting mat

A green plastic cutting mat

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Cutting mat
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Cutting mat
Hazard
The green plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 1.6% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system.
Origin
Taiwan

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Importer) Import rejected at border
Barcode (GTIN): 6417027116166
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1749 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
123 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 17, 2026
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What is this? This is a cutting mat made of green plastic. It has too much of a chemical called DEHP.

What's happening? The mat has too much DEHP. This can harm children’s health, especially their reproductive system.

Does this affect me? If you have children or use this mat at home, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the mat. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

🤖 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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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cutting mat · Hazard: The green plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 1.6% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. · Origin: Taiwan

First published
December 3, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10004777

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What is this product recall alert about?
Cutting mat. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cutting mat · Hazard: The green plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 1.6% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 3, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
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 ec.europa.eu.

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