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🧸 Product LT May 1, 2015

Peppa Pig

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Peppa Pig
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Toys
Hazard
The product poses a chemical risk because the toys contain di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) above the permitted levels (measured value:17% by weight). This phthalate may harm health of children, causing possible damage
Origin
People's Republic of China
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This alert was reported 4152 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.
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118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 2026
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What is this? Peppa Pig toys have too much of a chemical called DEHP. This chemical can be harmful to children.

What's happening? The toys were found to have DEHP above safe levels. This is a serious risk.

Does this affect me? If you have these Peppa Pig toys in Lithuania, they may harm your child.

What should I do? Stop using the toys right away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

🤖 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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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The product poses a chemical risk because the toys contain di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) above the permitted levels (measured value:17% by weight). This phthalate may harm health of children, causing possible damage · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
May 1, 2015
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/161253

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What is this product recall alert about?
Peppa Pig. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The product poses a chemical risk because the toys contain di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) above the permitted levels (measured value:17% by weight). This phthalate may harm health of children, causing possib...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 1, 2015 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Lithuania.
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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