MIL OSI Translation. Government of the Republic of France statements from French to English –
Source: Switzerland – Department of Foreign Affairs in French
Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office
Bern, 27.09.2024 – The Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO) is warning against the potato masher of the “modern living” brand from Mömax due to excessive migration of certain chemical compounds called “primary aromatic amines”. Since a health risk cannot be ruled out, the FSVO recommends that the population not use this product. Mömax has immediately withdrawn the product from sale and ordered a recall.
How can this product be dangerous?Primary aromatic amines (PAAs) are chemical compounds that are used, for example, in the manufacture of certain dyes. Some of them are considered carcinogenic. An analysis has found an excessive migration of PAAs from the above-mentioned kitchen utensil.
Which product is affected?Article, brand: Classic potato masher, modern livingBatch number: 4JA99Points of sale: All Mömax subsidiaries
What should affected consumers do?
The FSVO recommends that the population does not use this product.
Address for sending questions
Consumers: Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office FSVO Customer communication Tel. 41 58 463 30 33 info@blv.admin.ch
Journalists: Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO) Media Service Tel. 41 58 463 78 98 media@blv.admin.ch
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Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Officehttp://www.blv.admin.ch
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