Is Ferber Painting — Ant killer recalled? — Product safety alert in 2 EU countries (May 2024)

Ferber Painting — Ant killer

Product in the form of granules advertised as a bait to eliminate ants and termites. Product is advertised as a paste, dough made from sweet foods and as natural, non-biocidal product. Product sold online.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source

Risk level: Serious risk
Type: Chemical
Category: Chemical products
Hazard: The product, due to its appearance, is attractive to children and can also be mistaken for food by visually impaired persons. The product packaging is not equipped with a child-resistant fastening nor with a tactile warning of danger. The user therefore lacks the necessary information about the dangers if the product comes into contact with the skin or if it is ingested.
Origin: Czechia

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

▸ (to: Manufacturer) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures

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Archived (older alert)

This alert was reported 855 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.

📈 Timeline

118 days in total

May 17, 2026 September 12, 2026

Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is ant killer made by Ferber Painting. It looks like food and can harm children or people who can’t see well.

What's happening? The package does not have a child-safe lock or a raised warning. If touched or eaten, it can hurt skin or the body.

Does this affect me? If you have this product in Czechia or France, keep it away from kids and anyone who might mistake it for food.

What should I do? Stop using it and ask your pharmacist or doctor what to do next.

🤖 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)

Ferber Painting

Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: The product, due to its appearance, is attractive to children and can also be mistaken for food by visually impaired persons. The product packaging is not equipped with a child-resistant fastening nor with a tactile warning of danger. The user therefore lacks the necessary information about the dangers if the product comes into contact with the skin or if it is ingested. · Origin: Czechia

First published

May 10, 2024

Last refreshed by us

3 months ago

Severity (as classified)

High

Official source

https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10012972

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?

Ferber Painting — Ant killer. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: The product, due to its appearance, is attractive to children and can also be mistaken for food by visually impaired persons. The product packaging is not equipped with a child-resistant fastening n...

▸ When was this alert issued?

This alert was issued on May 10, 2024 by EU Safety Gate.

▸ Which countries are affected?

The alert applies to the following countries: Czechia and France.

▸ How serious is this alert?

Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.

▸ What should I do?

If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.

▸ Where can I find the official notice?

The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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