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🧸 Product DE March 10, 2023

Prinzessin zu Stolberg Beauty & Accessoires — Runde, Vintage Brosche" Blume" mit Kristallen (Türkis)

Round, antique-gold-coloured brooch with light- and dark-blue stones, shaped like a flower. The brooch is made of perforated metal and has a diameter of approximately 2.5 cm. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon, with ASIN B09PDWKGYY, and AliExpress.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Prinzessin zu Stolberg Beauty & Accessoires — Runde, Vintage Brosche" Blume" mit Kristallen (Türkis)
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Jewellery
Hazard
The product has excessive concentrations of cadmium and lead (measured values: up to 92% and 50% by weight, respectively). Cadmium and lead are harmful to human health because they accumulate in the body; cadmium may also damage the kidneys and bones, and is carcinogenic, while lead can induce developmental neurotoxicity and can also harm unborn or breastfed children.
Origin
Unknown

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Stop of sales
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1175 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
11 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 28, 2026
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What is this? A vintage-style brooch with crystals. It is jewelry meant to be worn.

What's happening? Tests show the brooch has very high amounts of lead and cadmium. These metals can harm your health.

Does this affect me? Anyone who wears or handles this brooch may be at risk. Children and pregnant women are especially in danger.

What should I do? Stop using the brooch right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick or worried.

🤖 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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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Jewellery · Hazard: The product has excessive concentrations of cadmium and lead (measured values: up to 92% and 50% by weight, respectively). Cadmium and lead are harmful to human health because they accumulate in the body; cadmium may also damage the kidneys and bones, and is carcinogenic, while lead can induce developmental neurotoxicity and can also harm unborn or breastfed children. · Origin: Unknown

First published
March 10, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10007957

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What is this product recall alert about?
Prinzessin zu Stolberg Beauty & Accessoires — Runde, Vintage Brosche" Blume" mit Kristallen (Türkis). Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Jewellery · Hazard: The product has excessive concentrations of cadmium and lead (measured values: up to 92% and 50% by weight, respectively). Cadmium and lead are harmful to human health because they accumulate in the body; c...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 10, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
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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