Paquet de 20 ballons imprimés — recall A12/00516/24
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · France · 2024-03-01 · Serious risk
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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.
Action taken by the authority
Type of economic operator taking notified measure
Distributor
Category of measure
Withdrawal of the product from the market
Date of entry into force
02/02/2024
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Product Name (original English): Paquet de 20 ballons imprimés
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