France recalls contaminated Olympic-branded water bottles

France has issued a recall for a series of Olympic-themed water bottles for children, just one week before the Paris 2024 Games commence. The reusable bottles, adorned with the Olympic rings and Paris 2024 mascot or flame, have been found to contain excessive levels of Bisphenol A (BPA), according to the official consumer recall agency, Rappel Conso.

These white flasks, distributed in August last year and sold until June, have been deemed non-compliant with safety regulations. BPA, commonly used in food containers, is known to be an endocrine disruptor that can interfere with hormonal functions. It has been linked to various health problems, including breast cancer and infertility. Due to these risks, BPA has been banned in France since 2015.

Consumers are advised to return the affected bottles to the stores where they were purchased. The 2024 Summer Olympics, set to take place in France from July 26 to August 11, 2024, will proceed despite this issue.

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