The tests carried out revealed an excessive level of primary aromatic amines, toxic to the body.
All is not good at Action. Be careful if you have recently purchased plastic kitchen utensils from the famous Dutch hard-discount brand. “This item does not meet safety requirements. Testing has revealed an excessive level of primary aromatic amines which could pose a risk to human health. Therefore it has been decided to proceed with a product recall” informs the company Arovo, responsible for the MasterChef brand, in a communicated. The recalled utensils are sold under this brand. All of France is affected by the recall.
The Kitchen Utensil Kit recalled by Action consists of 3 pieces and bears the EAN code 8720791437046. Only items bearing the batch reference 2023-10207 are affected. Items bearing another batch reference are not affected. This item was sold from January 1 to April 17, 2024. Its use exposes the body to excessively high quantities of primary aromatic amines leading to a risk of poisoning.
Aromatic amines (primary, secondary and tertiary) are hydrocarbons derived from ammonia used for the manufacture of coloring materials, in pharmaceutical products, in the rubber and plastics industry. Their quantities are regulated because several aromatic amines are proven or suspected carcinogens. Some are classified by the European Union and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).
If you are in possession of this item, you must “stop using it and return it to an Action store” says Arovo. “You will be fully refunded, even without proof of purchase.” In case of questions, consumers can contact the company at the following email address: [email protected].