What is the risk?
The Chief Sanitary Inspector was informed through the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) of the migration of primary aromatic amines from the product specified below into food:
Primary aromatic amines are substances that may pose a risk to human health and should not be present in food.
Product details:
Product name: Slotted spoon
Article/batch No.: 8201900100
Country of origin: China
Importer: TEDi GmbH & Co., Germany
Distributor in Poland: TEDi Sp. z o.o. ul. 11 Listopada 11, 40-387 Katowice
What action has been taken by businesses and official control authorities?
TEDi Sieć Handlowa Sp. z o.o. immediately after receiving the information prepared and sent out information concerning the withdrawal of the above-mentioned article from the sales areas of all TEDi stores in Poland. A decision was also made to display an “Information for Customers” notice on the information board about the risks the product may cause and the possibility of returning the purchased article. An announcement will also be posted on the company’s website.
The authorities of the State Sanitary Inspection are conducting an inquiry into the matter.
What are the recommendations for consumers?
The product specified in the notice should not be used in contact with food.