Kitchen utensils withdrawn from the market. They may be carcinogenic

The Chief Sanitary Inspector (GIS) announced the withdrawal of a set of kitchen accessories from the market. It includes spaghetti spoon, slotted spoon and spatula. The reason for this decision was the detection of migration of primary aromatic amines from these kitchen utensils into food.

Details on recalled kitchenware

In a released statement, the Chief Sanitary Inspector provided details about the recalled kitchen accessories:

Product: 7410500 Set of kitchen utensils (3 pieces)

• Lot number: Q 116784

• Barcode: 8003512787676

• Importer: Pengo SpA Italy Via A. Pigafetta n°3, Bassano del Grappa (VI), 36061

• Distributor in Poland: Action Logistic Poland Sp. z o. o., ul. Wojewódzka 10, 40-026 Katowice

The State Sanitary Inspection authorities supervise the process of withdrawing the indicated kitchen accessories from sale. People in possession of these utensils should stop using them immediately and return the goods to the store where they were purchased. Customers can apply for a refund.

What are primary aromatic amines?

“Primary aromatic amines are substances harmful to health that should not be found in food,” we read in the announcement of the Chief Sanitary Inspector. These compounds are used in the production of certain plastics, dyes, adhesives and food packaging. Aromatic amines have been classified as potentially carcinogenic, which means that they may contribute to the development of cancer.. They are considered dangerous when, under the influence of certain chemical reactions, they enter food in quantities exceeding permissible limits.