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Lure fishing bait — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalAug 22, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Lure fishing bait — chemical risk

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Hazard

The product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 0.28% by weight). Also the product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value up to 0.08% by weight). The phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones and it may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (26/06/2025)

Product description

Fishing bait, in the form of a small fish. Product sold online, in particular via AliExpress.

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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