Britons told of urgent recall as cookware sold in the UK could cause serious health risk

A food warning has been shared

FSA
Sarra Gray

By Sarra Gray


Published: 17/03/2025

- 11:56

Updated: 17/03/2025

- 12:10

The affected items were sold between December 2023 and January 2025

Britons should check for a number of cookware items as they could cause a health risk when used.

The items have been recalled from end users and owners are entitled to a refund.


The affected pans were sold by Emba and included various cast iron skillets and griddles.

Owners are told to "stop using the affected products immediately", according to the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS).

Emba pans

The affected pans were sold by Emba and include various cast iron skillets and griddles

OPSS

List of Affected Products

Product descriptionSKU
Emba 8” Cast Iron Skillet5056461700633
Emba 10” Cast Iron Skillet5056461700602
Emba 12” Cast Iron Skillet5056461700640
Emba Skillet Collection (all skillets)5056461701050
Pre-Seasoned Reversible Cast Iron Griddle5056461700596
Emba Griddle and 8” Skillet Set5056461701029
Emba Griddle and 10” Skillet Set5056461700626
Emba Griddle and 12” Skillet Set5056461701036
Emba Complete Cookware Collection (All skillets + griddle)5056461701043

The OPSS explained: "The products present a health risk as testing has identified potential migration of heavy metal components during use of the product.

"The products do not meet the requirements of The Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (England) Regulations 2012 or The General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

"The products have been recalled from end users. Owners should stop using affected products immediately."

Those who do have any of the affected products can contact the manufacturer for more information on making a return. They will receive a full refund.

Garlic powder

Garlic powders have been recalled

FSA

The OPSS added: "Please email Emba Cookware on info@embacookware.co.uk with your order number, contact number and details of the product that you purchased to initiate a recall.

"Once the product has been returned, consumers will be issued with a full refund."

This comes as garlic powders sold in the UK were pulled from stores as consumption could be "life-threatening" for some consumers.

The Food Standards Agency warned of 12 spices that could pose a risk for those with a food intolerance.