Asda recalls handbags over โseriousโ chemical risk to reproductive system
Asda is recalling three lines of ladiesโ handbags after they were found to pose a โseriousโ chemical risk which may cause damage to the reproductive system.
The bags, which are all black and have an โunknownโ country of origin, contain excessive concentrations of Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) said.
Phthalates, which are sometimes added to plastic to make it softer and more flexible, may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system, the OPSS added.
Asda has recalled the bags: the ยฃ10 Front Pocket Xbody Bag carrying the product code 1100258937001; the ยฃ16 Opp Tote Bag with the product code 1100260834001; and the ยฃ8 Black Nylon Phone Bag with the product code 1100258939001.
The OPSS said: โWe recommend that consumers stop using the product immediately.
โReturn the product to any Asda store for a full refund.โ
Consumers can contact Asda on 0330 053 0111 for further information.
