Strohhalm Ente
Plastic straw with plastic ducks.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical
- Category
- Childcare articles and children's equipment
- Hazard
- The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 28.9%by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system.
- Origin
- The Netherlands
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Retailer) Recall of the product from end users
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What is this? A drinking straw called “Strohhalm Ente” has too much of a softening chemical called DEHP in its plastic.
What's happening? The straw may harm a child’s body if they suck on it a lot. The chemical can hurt their growing parts.
Does this affect me? If you have this straw and small children use it in Germany, stop right away.
What should I do? Take the straw away from children 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)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment · Hazard: The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 28.9%by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. · Origin: The Netherlands
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