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Intimcare Sponges

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Intimcare Sponges was recalled on 19 September 2025 under EU Safety Gate alert SR/03346/25. Health risk / other risk reported by Austria. The product is lacking instructions on the safe use of this product.

Photo of recalled product: Intimcare Sponges
Alert NumberSR/03346/25
Brandnatural intimacy
CategoryOther - Hygiene articles
Risk TypeHealth risk / other
Notifying CountryAustria
Country of OriginGreece
Published19 September 2025

Risk Description

The product is lacking instructions on the safe use of this product. The product may cause toxic shock syndrome (TSS), which is caused by toxins from the Staphylococcus aureus bacterium, which is present on or in the human body, if inserted in the body for several hours. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 03/09/2025

Product Description

Light brown sea sponges intended for menstrual use.

🏥 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a health risk / other hazard related to Intimcare Sponges.

About this risk

This product poses a health risk that does not fall neatly into a single category. It may involve multiple hazards or an unusual safety concern identified by authorities.

Recommended action

Stop using the product and follow any specific instructions from the recall notice. Contact the manufacturer or your national consumer protection authority for more details.

Who is at risk?

All consumers who have purchased this product.

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