European Union
A plastic “basket style” pot containing a single soft plastic polymer dumpling toy sold as “Squeezy Dumplings” (origin: China) is affected. It was recalled because it contains an excessive concentration of benzene (measured value: 0.002%), a mutagenic carcinogen that can also cause burning in the digestive tract and skin irritation. Distributors must stop sales (compulsory) and are carrying out a voluntary product recall from consumers.
What's being recalled
Plastic ‘basket style’ pot containing a single soft plastic polymer dumpling toy.
Country of origin: People's Republic of China.
How to identify it
Safety Gate alert SR/02073/26
Product name on the item: Squeezy Dumplings
The hazard
The product has an excessive concentration of benzene (measured value: 0.002%).
Benzene is mutagenic and causes cancer. Exposure to large amounts may also cause a burning feeling throughout the digestive tract and skin irritation.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
What to do
Stop of sales (compulsory, distributor).
Product recall from consumers (voluntary, distributor).
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland via EU Safety Gate, collected from EU Safety Gate. Check the original before you act on it.
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