A food warning has been shared
FSA
The affected items were sold between December 2023 and January 2025
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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).
The affected pans were sold by Emba and include various cast iron skillets and griddles
OPSS
List of Affected Products
Product description | SKU |
---|---|
Emba 8” Cast Iron Skillet | 5056461700633 |
Emba 10” Cast Iron Skillet | 5056461700602 |
Emba 12” Cast Iron Skillet | 5056461700640 |
Emba Skillet Collection (all skillets) | 5056461701050 |
Pre-Seasoned Reversible Cast Iron Griddle | 5056461700596 |
Emba Griddle and 8” Skillet Set | 5056461701029 |
Emba Griddle and 10” Skillet Set | 5056461700626 |
Emba Griddle and 12” Skillet Set | 5056461701036 |
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.
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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."
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