France recalls contaminated Olympic-branded water bottles

The consumer recall agency, Rappel Conso, says they contain a harmful chemical, Bisphenol A.

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The reusable bottles contain excessive levels of a chemical, Bisphenol A, says the official consumer recall agency, Rappel Conso.

The white flasks stamped with the Olympic rings and the Paris 2024 mascot, or the flame, were issued in August last year and sold until June.

The authorities have urged people to return the bottles to the stores they bought them from.

Bisphenol A - which has been widely used in making food containers - has been the subject of ongoing assessments about its safety to consumers.

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