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Tesco and Waitrose Issue 'Do Not Eat' Warnings over Ingredient and Bacteria Fears

  • On Tuesday, the Office for Product Safety and Standards issued a recall for three ASDA ladies' handbags due to excessive DEHP concentrations posing a 'serious chemical risk' to reproductive health.
  • Phthalates, often added to plastic for flexibility, may harm children and damage reproductive systems; the bags all feature black designs with an 'unknown' country of origin.
  • Affected products include the £10 Front Pocket Xbody Bag , £16 Opp Tote Bag , and £8 Black Nylon Phone Bag , all being pulled immediately.
  • Shoppers must 'stop using' the items immediately and return them to any ASDA store for a full refund, or contact Asda Customer Relations at 0330 053 0111 for assistance.
  • Consumers should verify product descriptions and check recall lists before purchasing, as the OPSS maintains ongoing safety monitoring to prevent similar health risks from reaching shoppers.
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Asda recalls products due to 'serious chemical risk' as shoppers told stop using

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) warned that phthalates can harm the health of children, and could possibly damage reproductive…

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Asda recalls handbags over ‘serious’ chemical risk to reproductive system

The Office for Product Safety and Standards has advised consumers to stop using the three, black bags immediately.

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