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🍎 Food FR May 8, 2026

patimate — rainbow balloons ballons

le matériau dans lequel les ballons sont fabriqués libère une quantité excessive de substances nitrosables et de nitrosamines (valeurs mesurées: 1,83 mg/kg et 0,14 mg/kg, respectivement). les nitrosamines peuvent causer le cancer si elles sont avalées ou par contact cutané. un en...

Rainbow balloons contain chemicals that may release harmful substances. These can cause cancer if swallowed or absorbed through the skin. Children could be exposed by touching or putting the balloons in their mouth. The manufacturer has recalled the product and removed it from online sale.
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Recall in effect
A food safety warning is in effect in FR.
📈 Timeline
9 days active so far
May 19, 2026 May 27, 2026

What is this? Rainbow balloons made for babies and children. They are toys, not food.

What's happening? The balloons may release too much of some harmful chemicals. These can be dangerous if a child touches or puts them in their mouth.

Does this affect me? If you have small children who play with these balloons, they could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the balloons right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
patimate
Agency-published detail

Type: bébés-enfants (hors alimentaire) · Category: jouets · Hazard: risque chimique · le matériau dans lequel les ballons sont fabriqués libère une quantité excessive de substances nitrosables et de nitrosamines (valeurs mesurées: 1,83 mg/kg et 0,14 mg/kg, respectivement). les nitrosamines peuvent causer le cancer si elles sont avalées ou par contact cutané. un enfant pourrait y être exposé s'il touche le produit ou le met dans sa bouche. type d'opérateur économique auquel la/les mesure(s) a/ont été ordonnée(s): fabricant 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): fabricant 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
May 8, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/49791/rapex

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
patimate — rainbow balloons ballons. Rainbow balloons contain chemicals that may release harmful substances. These can cause cancer if swallowed or absorbed through the skin. Children could be exposed by touching or putting the balloons in their mouth. The manufacturer has recalled the product and removed it from on...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 8, 2026 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Low risk. A low risk means harm is unlikely under normal use. The alert is informational but still worth reading.
▸ 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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