🧸 Product FR April 17, 2024

sans marque — borax (sel de bore, tétraborate de disodium décahydraté)

produit réservé aux utilisateurs professionnels - vente interdite au grand public.

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source

Borax (sodium borate, disodium tetraborate decahydrate) Household product · Chemical category · Internal harm risk · Professional use only—sale to the public banned · May harm fertility · May harm the fetus · Eye contact symptoms: eye irritation · Stop using immediately · Return product to point of sale · Contact consumer service.

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Archived (older alert)

This alert was reported 772 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 19, 2026 May 30, 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? Borax is a white powder used in cleaning and pest control. It is not safe for regular home use.

What's happening? Borax can harm your body if swallowed or breathed in. It may also hurt fertility and unborn babies.

Does this affect me? This warning is for everyone in France. Borax should only be used by professionals.

What should I do? Stop using borax right away. Return it to the store where you bought it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.

🤖 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)

Agency-published detail

Type: maison-habitat · Category: produits chimiques · Hazard: dommages internes · produit réservé aux utilisateurs professionnels - vente interdite au grand public. · peut nuire à la fertilité. ¤peut nuire au foetus. ¤symptomes après contact avec les yeux : irritation oculaire · À faire: ne plus utiliser le produit · rapporter le produit au point de vente · contacter le service consommateur

First published

April 17, 2024

Last refreshed by us

1 week ago

Severity (as classified)

Medium

Official source

https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/14165/interne

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📋 Quick facts

Status

Archived (older alert)

Affects

First detected by us

May 19, 2026

Agency-reported start

April 17, 2024

Days active

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?

sans marque — borax (sel de bore, tétraborate de disodium décahydraté). Borax (sodium borate, disodium tetraborate decahydrate) Household product · Chemical category · Internal harm risk · Professional use only—sale to the public banned · May harm fertility · May harm the fetus · Eye contact symptoms: eye irritation · Stop using immediately · Return...

▸ When was this alert issued?

This alert was issued on April 17, 2024 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).

▸ Which countries are affected?

The alert applies to France.

▸ How serious is this alert?

Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.

▸ 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 rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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