Skip to content

JOHNTOY Squeezable Angry Cat squeeze toy — microbiological risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskMicrobiologicalJan 13, 2023
Photo from the official notice: JOHNTOY Squeezable Angry Cat squeeze toy — microbiological risk
Photo from the official notice: JOHNTOY Squeezable Angry Cat squeeze toy — microbiological risk

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

Hazard

The liquid in the product is contaminated with aerobic mesophilic bacteria, mostly Burkholderia gladioli (measured value 600000 CFU/g). If the product is damaged fluid may leak out, infecting the user particularly in case of skin injuries. Burkholderia gladioli may cause infections such as pneumonia, wound infections and sepsis, especially in immunocompromised people. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (01/07/2022)

Product description

Cat figure (head and torso) made from mat black soft pliable material, 13 cm long and 8 cm wide/high. The eyes are yellow and the insides of the ears are pink. The figure is filled with a soft, white semi-liquid mass. The product has an odour reminiscent of mineral oil.

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.

More from this brand

See all →

Recent alerts in this category

See all →