Product Safety Notification
Notification Number
A12/00045/23
Notification Source
Safety Gate
Notification Type
Serious risk
Risk Type
Microbiological
Risk Description
The liquid in the product is contaminated with aerobic mesophilic bacteria, mostly Burkholderia gladioli (measured value 600000 CFU/g). If the product is damaged fluid may leak out, infecting the user particularly in case of skin injuries. Burkholderia gladioli may cause infections such as pneumonia, wound infections and sepsis, especially in immunocompromised people.
Product Name
Squeezable Angry Cat
Product Category
Toys
Brand Name
JOHNTOY
Sub Category
Squeeze toy
Product Description
Cat figure (head and torso) made from mat black soft pliable material, 13 cm long and 8 cm wide/high. The eyes are yellow and the insides of the ears are pink. The figure is filled with a soft, white semi-liquid mass. The product has an odour reminiscent of mineral oil.
Notification URL
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