Kitchen utensils
04-Jul-2009
Details
Brand: Marks and Spencer
Type/number of model:
Stainless Steel and Nylon Slotted Spoon - T32 0601G / 0640G.
Stainless Steel and Nylon Solid Spoon - T34 0601S / 0640S.
Stainless Steel and Nylon Ladle - T34 0601L / 0640L.
Stainless Steel and Nylon Turner - T34 0601T / 0640T.
Stainless Steel and Nylon Masher - T34 0601M / 0640M.
Description: A selection of stainless steel and nylon kitchen utensils branded as M & S. Other than the above codes there are no further identifiers on the products or their packaging.
Country of origin: China
Danger
Chemical
The products pose a chemical risk because they contain Primary Aromatic Amines which are a potential carcinogen. The levels are in excess of the amount permitted under Directive 2002/72/EC on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs (0.01 mg/kg). Only products from one source are affected but the recall relates to all the utensils.
Action Taken
Voluntary recall from consumers by the distributor.
The Next Step...
If you purchased this item, get in touch with the place you bought it from to find out what to do next.
If you live in the UK and need further advice, please contact Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06 or
www.consumerdirect.gov.uk.
Source: European Commission RAPEX (21-0878-09)
Category: Kitchen/cooking accessories
On: 04-Jul-2009
