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Squeezable toy Eddy Toys “Quetschball im Netz” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00234/21
Summary
The total count of aerobic mesophilic bacteria in this product's filling liquid is too high (measured values up to: 5,200,000 CFU/g). If the outside soft, pliable plastic of the product breaks, there is a risk of contracting infections as the solution may come in contact with the mouth, hands and eyes. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
- Stress ball with green shell made of very soft plastic and with a very soft (fluid) filling, in a black net. When the ball is squeezed, the shell protrudes through the mesh of the net to form blue bubbles.
What is the risk?
- The total count of aerobic mesophilic bacteria in this product's filling liquid is too high (measured values up to: 5,200,000 CFU/g). If the outside soft, pliable plastic of the product breaks, there is a risk of contracting infections as the solution may come in contact with the mouth, hands and eyes. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 27/01/2021
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 09/11/2020
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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