Primark issues recall over chemical risk on purses that can ‘damage reproductive system’

Primark has recalled the colour block purse after a chemical hazard risk (Picture: Office for Product Safety and Standards)

A Primark purse has been recalled after a chemical health hazard fear.

A brown colour block coin purse sold by the fast fashion retailer for £6 has been recalled after a chemical risk from the textile.

The UK’s product safety watchdog issued an alert today to recall the product due to it ‘presenting a serious chemical risk.’

It has been found to contain excessive concentrations of phthalates, a chemical often used to make products more durable.

The chemical found on the purse are called Dibutyl phthalate (DBP), Bis(2-e...