The Chief Sanitary Inspectorate (GIS) issued an urgent announcement on the safety of products that could have reached thousands of Polish homes. It is simply a popular tableware where a hazardous substance has been detected. Products are immediately withdrawn from sales and GIS calls on consumers to halt utilizing them. This is another informing for household products late – late faulty electrical kettles have besides disappeared from the market. The situation shows how crucial vigilance is erstwhile buying regular and checking authoritative alerts.
The problem concerns plates and bowls distributed by the popular chain of Woolworth Polska stores. According to the wellness Department, these products have found a migration of toxic dense metallic in excess of acceptable standards. This means that any food contact with these vessels can lead to the penetration of harmful substances into meals and consequently to its accumulation in the body, which is simply a serious wellness risk, especially for children.
GIS is on alert. Toxic lead in popular vessels
Public food informing was issued after Poland received information via Early informing strategy for Dangerous Food and Feed (RASFF). It is an EU mechanics that allows for fast exchange of information between associate States on hazardous products. In this case, the communication afraid the withdrawal of a set of vessels placed on the marketplace by German company Woolworth GmbH.
Laboratory studies have shown that it migrates from the surface of plates and food bowls Lead in concentrations exceeding the limit. Lead is simply a dense metallic with strong toxic properties. Even tiny doses of it, taken regularly for a long time, accumulate in the body, leading to serious wellness consequences. It is peculiarly dangerous for the tense system, can origin brain damage, problems with concentration and developmental disorders in children. In addition, lead has a negative effect on kidney, cardiovascular and haematopoietic function.
In view of this threat, the Chief Sanitary Inspectorate has made a clear recommendation: ‘Do not usage the products indicated in the communication to contact with food’. Any usage of these dishes, especially in contact with acidic foods (e.g. juices, winegrette salads), increases the hazard of lead being penetrated into food.
Which products have been withdrawn? Check batch numbers
To make it easier for consumers to identify dangerous products, GIS has published a detailed list of withdrawn vessels with their batch numbers. It is crucial to check that the plates or bowls held at home do not come from the contested series. Products distributed by Woolworth Polska Sp. z o.o.originating in China.
Below is simply a list of withdrawn products with batch numbers:
- Soup plate, Lot No: 2000011859305
- serving plate, Lot No: 2000011859947
- A dessert plate, Lot No: 2000011857967
- Bowl, Lot No: 2000011859817
- Bowl, Lot No: 2000011859435
- Dinner plate, Lot No: 2000011858520
The importer, Woolworth GmbH Germany, in cooperation with the Polish distributor, has already taken steps to retreat the products from the market. The sale of designated parties has been suspended. In addition, to make it as easy as possible to identify the vessels, GIS besides published pictures of them on its website. It is worth reading them to be 100% sure.
What if you have these dishes at home? Instructions
If, after verification of the batch numbers, you have at home any of the withdrawn vessels, take immediate steps. The most crucial thing is ruthless cessation of use. Do not service any food or food on them to avoid the hazard of lead poisoning.
Distributor in Poland, i.e. network Woolworth Poland, stopped selling goods and is presently awaiting the decision of the head office in Germany to proceed with the product. This means that detailed information on refunds and possible financial compensation will be provided soon. Consumers should follow the communications published by the chain of shops and the Chief Sanitary Inspectorate. The GIS ensures that the authorities of the State Sanitary Inspection keep track of the full process of withdrawing the product from the market, while ensuring consumer safety.
It's not the only case. Watch out for the defective kettles, too.
The problem of dangerous vessels is not the only consumer alert recently. Recently, Carrefour's chain of stores reported a withdrawal from sales ‘No brand’ electrical kettleswhich besides posed a serious hazard to users. In this case, the problem was not a chemical, but structural defects threatening to electrocute.
The device did not meet the requirements of Regulation of the Minister of improvement of 2 June 2016 on requirements for electrical equipment. The check showed a number of irregularities. After the kettle plug was poured, there was a constant flow of electricity exceeding the limit values. In addition, connector contacts did not withstand stress tests, which meant that they could be damaged during average use. Moreover, the kettle was not equipped with the key safety element, which is thermal switch, protecting against overheating and fire.
For kettles, the return procedure was simple. Carrefour appealed to customers who purchased a defective product, about its non-use and fast return to any online store. Customers received a full refund of acquisition costs without having to show a receipt. Both cases show how crucial it is to follow GIS and UOKiK messages to defend the wellness and life of their own and their loved ones.
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GIS withdraws popular dishes from stores. See if you have them at home!
