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Recall A12/00387/23 — Balloons

EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · France · 2023-02-24 · Serious risk

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Agency
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
Recall identifier
A12/00387/23
Date of alert
2023-02-24
Country / jurisdiction
France
Risk level
Serious risk
Risk type
Chemical
Brand
MTC
Product category
Toys
Product type
Balloons
Barcode (EAN/GTIN)
3760263945902
Reported risk: The product releases an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances (measured value up to 2.9 mg/kg). Nitrosatable compounds can be converted into nitrosamines, which are genotoxic carcinogens via inhalation, ingestion or dermal exposure. A child can get exposed to them by putting the product in the mouth
Primary source: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10007930

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