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Squishy Dino Meshball squeezable toy — microbiological risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskMicrobiologicalApr 10, 2020
Photo from the official notice: Squishy Dino Meshball squeezable toy — microbiological risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The rubber of the internal ball easily breaks, releasing its liquid, which contains an excessive amount of mesophilic micro-organisms (measured values: 8100 bacterial cfu/g and 310 mould cfu/g), among which opportunistic pathogens (Pseudomonas putida) often resistant to antibiotics.The leaked liquid could cause severe infections or sepsis in immunocompromised or debilitated individuals. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.

Measures taken

  • Warning consumers of the risks — Retailer (27/03/2020)

Product description

‘Quetschdino’ toy made of soft pliable plastic, mimicking a dinosaur with holes, through which an internal ball can be seen. The ball consist of a red thin elastic plastic film and is filled with a red substance.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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