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🍎 Food FR December 26, 2025

ahfulife — 100pcs balloons-multicolour ballons

le caoutchouc des ballons libère une quantité excessive de nitrosamines (valeur totale mesurée: 0,063 mg/kg) et les substances nitrosables (valeur mesurée: 2,99 mg/kg) qui génèrent des nitrosamines. les nitrosamines peuvent causer le cancer par ingestion ou exposition cutanée. un...

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ahfulife — 100pcs balloons-multicolour ballons
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso

ahfulife — 100pcs balloons-multicolour balloons Type: babies-children (non-food)

Category
toys
Hazard
chemical risk

balloon rubber releases excessive nitrosamines (total measured value: 0.063 mg/kg) and nitrosatable substances (measured value: 2.99 mg/kg) that form nitrosamines. nitrosamines may cause cancer through ingestion or skin contact. a child could be exposed when touching or putting the product in the mouth. type of economic operator subject to the measure(s): others. measure category: product recall from end users. effective date: information not available.

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70 days in total
May 19, 2026 July 28, 2026
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What is this? These are bright, multi-colour balloons sold in packs of 100. They are made for children to play with.

What's happening? The rubber in these balloons can release too much of certain chemicals. These chemicals may cause cancer if a child touches or puts the balloons in their mouth.

Does this affect me? If you have these balloons at home and your child plays with them, you should stop using them right away.

What should I do? Stop using the balloons and throw them away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any questions.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Type: bébés-enfants (hors alimentaire) · Category: jouets · Hazard: risque chimique · le caoutchouc des ballons libère une quantité excessive de nitrosamines (valeur totale mesurée: 0,063 mg/kg) et les substances nitrosables (valeur mesurée: 2,99 mg/kg) qui génèrent des nitrosamines. les nitrosamines peuvent causer le cancer par ingestion ou exposition cutanée. un enfant pourrait y être exposé lorsqu'il touche ou met le produit dans la bouche. type d'opérateur économique auquel la/les mesure(s) a/ont été ordonnée(s): autres catégorie de mesure: rappel du produit auprès des utilisateurs finaux date d'entrée en vigueur: information non disponible type d'opérateur économique auquel la/les mesure(s) a/ont été ordonnée(s): autres catégorie de mesure: suppression du référencement de ce produit sur la place de marché électronique date d'entrée en vigueur: information non disponible

First published
December 26, 2025
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/49650/rapex

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What is this safety alert alert about?
ahfulife — 100pcs balloons-multicolour ballons. ahfulife — 100pcs balloons-multicolour balloons Type: babies-children (non-food) · Category: toys · Hazard: chemical risk · balloon rubber releases excessive nitrosamines (total measured value: 0.063 mg/kg) and nitrosatable substances (measured value: 2.99 mg/kg) that form nitro...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 26, 2025 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
Read the full notice on the source authority site. If the alert mentions a specific batch or expiry date, check your supply against those details before continuing to use the product.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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