Water Wiggler
Sensory toy consisting of a neon-green continuous tube made of plastic, filled with an aqueous solution and plastic animals.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Microbiological
- Category
- Toys
- Hazard
- When squeezed, the filling liquid may leak at the weld seam of the product. The total count of aerobic mesophilic bacteria in this product's filling liquid is too high, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa has been detected. There is a risk of contracting infections as the solution may come in contact with the mouth, hands and eyes.
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market
- ▸ (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
What is this? The Water Wiggler is a toy that can be squeezed. It has liquid inside that may leak out.
What's happening? Tests found too many germs in the liquid. Some germs can cause infections if they touch your mouth, hands, or eyes.
Does this affect me? This affects people in Germany, Austria, Croatia, and Poland who have this toy.
What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have used it and feel unwell.
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🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Microbiological · Category: Toys · Hazard: When squeezed, the filling liquid may leak at the weld seam of the product. The total count of aerobic mesophilic bacteria in this product's filling liquid is too high, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa has been detected. There is a risk of contracting infections as the solution may come in contact with the mouth, hands and eyes. · Origin: People's Republic of China
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