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Recall A12/00516/24 — Paquet de 20 ballons imprimés

EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · France · 2024-03-01 · Serious risk

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Agency
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
Recall identifier
A12/00516/24
Date of alert
2024-03-01
Country / jurisdiction
France
Risk level
Serious risk
Risk type
Chemical
Brand
Time to celebrate
Product category
Toys
Product type
Balloons
Barcode (EAN/GTIN)
1000033002711
Reported risk: The rubber of both the dark and light pink balloons releases an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances (NDMA)(measured value: up to 4.65 mg/kg and 6.48mg/kg respectively) This nitrosamine may cause cancer through ingestion or dermal exposure. A child could be exposed to it when touching or putting the product in the mouth.
Primary source: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10012057

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