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🧸 Product UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC July 31, 2026

Juncture — Water Beads (50,000 Pcs

50.000 colourful water beads.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Juncture — Water Beads (50,000 Pcs
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Choking, Injuries
Category
Decorative articles
Hazard
The product expands in size when in contact with water. If a child puts the product in the mouth or swallows it, contact with saliva or stomach liquids will cause the product to expand, which can result in occlusion of the respiratory tract or intestinal blockage.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Retailer) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Recall of the product from end users
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This alert was reported 54 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
13 days in total
August 1, 2026 August 14, 2026

What is this? These are tiny plastic balls called water beads. They grow much bigger when they touch water.

What's happening? They can be a choking or blockage danger if a child puts them in their mouth or swallows them.

Does this affect me? If you have young children at home, keep these beads away from them.

What should I do? Stop using them right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking, Injuries · Category: Decorative articles · Hazard: The product expands in size when in contact with water. If a child puts the product in the mouth or swallows it, contact with saliva or stomach liquids will cause the product to expand, which can result in occlusion of the respiratory tract or intestinal blockage. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
July 31, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 month ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10108536

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What is this product recall alert about?
Juncture — Water Beads (50,000 Pcs. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking, Injuries · Category: Decorative articles · Hazard: The product expands in size when in contact with water. If a child puts the product in the mouth or swallows it, contact with saliva or stomach liquids will cause the product to expand, w...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 31, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC.
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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