Overview
- Independent tests by Produktwarnung.eu detected elevated lead levels in Woolworth’s First Bloom dinnerware, prompting the recall.
- The six recalled pieces include 21 cm soup plates, 30 cm serving platters, 20 cm dessert plates, 19 cm and 13 cm bowls, and 25 cm dinner plates.
- Woolworth has removed all First Bloom items from sale at its stores across Germany.
- Consumers must cease using the affected items and can return them for a full refund at any Woolworth store without needing a receipt.
- Long-term lead exposure can cause chronic poisoning with symptoms like headaches, fatigue and weight loss, officials warn.