Blue Balloons, 50 St 12 Tums Latex Dark Blu
Recall Summary Blue Balloons (50 St 12 Tums Latex dark blu) are being recalled because the balloon material releases excessive amounts of nitrosatable substances that can form nitrosamines, which may cause cancer if ingested or absorbed through skin contact. Children are at particular risk when touching or putting the balloons in their mouths. The product does not meet European safety standards for toys.
- Recalling firm
- Ousuga
- Product
- Blue coloured balloons. Blue Balloons, 50 St 12 Tums Latex dark blu
- Reason
- The finger rubber of the balloons releases an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances (measured total value: up to 2.13 mg/kg), which generate nitrosamines. Nitrosamamines may cause cancer through ingestion or dermal exposure. A child could be exposed to them when touching or putting the product in the mouth. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-12.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- consumer product recall
- Country
- European Union
- Agency
- SAFETY-GATE
- Recall date
- 2026-10-30
- Status
- Ongoing
- Areas affected
- SE
- Distribution
- Sweden
Official recall notice from SAFETY-GATE
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/ecd57138-3f4f-46fe-a20c-50778c243ba7