I have seen similar oddities in other carbon handlebars and bike frames that lack paint or “cosmetic” carbon layers (that often hide details just like this). They have had no external feel of a deformation or other evidence of a flaw that would lead to failure. Essentially, this is rather normal in some cases and if you are in doubt of your shop/mechanic, perhaps best to return it and pick another model of bike/handlebar.
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