Baby spoons sold in Netherlands recalled over hormone-disrupting chemical

New Valmar BV, the Belgian company responsible for distributing Nûby products, has recalled certain batches of the brand's heat-sensitive baby spoons after tests found excessive levels of bisphenol AF (BPAF), a chemical belonging to the bisphenol family.

The recall affects three-piece packs of Nûby Warmtegevoelige lepels 3m+, designed for babies aged three months and older. The products were sold in the Netherlands from August 1, 2025, with sales being halted on Thursday.

The recall covers four production codes: M2C18Z, M2D28Z, M2E26Z, and M2F18Z. The codes are printed on the packaging.

Consumers who own spoons from one of the four affected batches are instructed to stop using the spoons immediately, return them to the shop where they were purchased, and request a full refund. A receipt is not required to receive a refund.

Laboratory testing found that bisphenol AF was migrating from the spoons in quantities exceeding the legally permitted limit. BPAF is a chemical in the bisphenol family, which also includes the better-known bisphenol A (BPA). Bisphenols are used in the production of certain plastics and other materials.

BPAF has been classified as a substance that can be toxic to reproduction. It can also have endocrine-disrupting properties, meaning it can interfere with the body's hormonal system.