- France recalls contaminated Olympic-branded water bottles
- The reusable bottles were found to contain excessive levels of Bisphenol A (BPA)
- BPA, commonly used in food containers, has been banned in France since 2015 due to its classification as an endocrine disruptor
- It is linked to serious health issues such as breast cancer and infertility
France recalls contaminated Olympic-branded water bottles
France has recalled a line of Olympic-branded water bottles for children just a week before the Games’ opening ceremony in Paris. The reusable bottles, featuring the Olympic rings and the Paris 2024 mascot or flame, were found to contain excessive levels of Bisphenol A (BPA), according to the official consumer recall agency, Rappel Conso.
These bottles, issued last August and sold until June, should be returned to the stores where they were purchased. BPA, commonly used in food containers, has been banned in France since 2015 due to its classification as an endocrine disruptor. It is linked to serious health issues such as breast cancer and infertility, according to France’s food safety agency, Anses.
Rappel Conso’s website states that the bottles, made by Vilac, have BPA levels that do not comply with regulations for products intended for food contact. The 2024 Summer Olympics will be held in France from July 26 to August 11.