EDEFA — Children's tracksuit
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical, Injuries, Strangulation
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Hazard
- The product contains azo-dyes releasing the aromatic amines 3,3’-dimethoxybenzidine (measured concentration 224 mg/kg) and benzidine (measured concentration 140 mg/kg). When the product is in direct and prolonged contact
- Origin
- Unknown
What is this? This is a child’s tracksuit sold in France. It is being recalled because it may have harmful chemicals in the fabric.
What's happening? Tests found unsafe dyes that can release two dangerous chemicals when the clothing touches skin for a long time.
Does this affect me? If you have this tracksuit for a child, it may put them at risk.
What should I do? Stop using it right away and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help.
🤖 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)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Injuries, Strangulation · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The product contains azo-dyes releasing the aromatic amines 3,3’-dimethoxybenzidine (measured concentration 224 mg/kg) and benzidine (measured concentration 140 mg/kg). When the product is in direct and prolonged contact · Origin: Unknown
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