Hannover.
A potentially carcinogenic substance was found in an everyday mask. Therefore the drugstore chain Müller calls back a batch.
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Who at the drugstore chain Müller If you bought the “Viral Protect” mouth and nose mask in black and in sizes M or L, you should check the batch number on the outer packaging of the everyday mask.
Because Müller recalls batch 100406 of the mouth and nose protection advertised as “seven month protection”. In a message, the drugstore chain justified the step with a “strong smell” that the everyday masks are supposed to exude. The item has been on sale since October 30, 2020.
Drugstore Müller: Aniline blood poison found in everyday masks
In a quality check, the chemical analysis of a mask showed the AZO dye aniline in the binding tape – the material is potentially carcinogenic. Because it cannot be ruled out that the dye is also contained in other masks, the manufacturer Media Chain Products GmbH initiated the recall.
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aniline is a strong one Blood poisoning. The dye prevents the transport of oxygen in the blood and can be absorbed by swallowing, inhaling or through the skin. In the case of slight poisoning, the skin and fingernails may discolour blue Dizzy spells and states of excitement occur.
The return of the article is possible in every Müller branch. The purchase price will also be reimbursed without presenting the receipt.
There have been these recalls in the last few weeks:
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