Based on tests commissioned by Pepco Poland Sp. z o.o., lead migration was found in the tested samples of the food-contact articles specified below. GIS: – In the opinion of the National Institute of Public Health PZH – National Research Institute, taking into account the high migration of lead from the plates concerned, the health risk is very significant.
Which products are concerned?
- PLU 620733 Ceramic mug, 230 ml, design: Psi Patrol KIDS
Batch number: 020225
Barcode/article number: 62073301
Importer: Pepco Poland Sp. z o.o., ul. Strzeszyńska 73 A, 60-479 Poznań
Country of origin: China - Product: PLU 620734 Ceramic bowl, 540 ml, design: Psi Patrol KIDS
Batch number: 020225
Barcode/article number: 62073401
Importer: Pepco Poland Sp. z o.o., ul. Strzeszyńska 73 A, 60-479 Poznań
Country of origin: China - Product: PLU 620736 Ceramic plate, 19 cm, design: Psi Patrol KIDS
Batch number: 020225
Barcode/article number: 2200162073661
Importer: Pepco Poland Sp. z o.o., ul. Strzeszyńska 73 A, 60-479 Poznań
Country of origin: China.
What actions have been taken by businesses and official control authorities?
Immediately after receiving information about the non-compliant results, Pepco Poland Sp. z o.o. took the following measures: the products were blocked from sale—the goods were removed from display, restrictions were placed on cash registers to prevent further sales, and information about the need to destroy and dispose of the blocked products was sent to Pepco stores.
The authorities of the State Sanitary Inspection are conducting an investigation into the matter.
What are the recommendations for consumers?
The products identified in the notice should not be used for contact with food.
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