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A set of six toy slimes made by CRYSTAL MUD and distributed in Croatia is being recalled because they contain excessive levels of boron. When ingested or touched in large amounts, boron can harm children's reproductive health. The product fails to meet European toy safety standards.
- Recalling firm
- CRYSTAL MUD
- Product
- Set of six toy slimes in various colours. Y. Defect: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Importer Category of measure(s): Destruction of the product Date of entry into force: 03/04/2026 Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Importer Category of measure(s): Stop of sales Date of entry into force: 03/04/2026
- Reason
- The migration of boron from the toy slime is too high (measured value up to 1463 mg/kg). Ingestion or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health of children by damaging their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-3.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- consumer product recall
- Country
- European Union
- Agency
- SAFETY-GATE
- Recall date
- 2026-04-17
- Status
- Ongoing
- Areas affected
- HR
- Distribution
- Croatia
Official recall notice from SAFETY-GATE
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/a169f76a-c18e-47e1-8b87-7a375ff34ec3