Wilde Urnatur · Moon Time Menstruations-Schwämmchen

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. Moreover, the product contains an excessive amount of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (28000 CFU/g). These bacteria may cause infections in some consumers, particularly those with a weakened immune system. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation.

Published: 13 February 2026
Notifying authority: Austria
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Retailer. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: 03/12/2025

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: SR/00395/26

Classification

Category: Other - Hygiene articles
Risk type: Health risk / other, Microbiological
Country of origin: Germany

Product description

Light brown sea sponges intended for menstrual use. Product sold online, in particular via www.wildeurnatur.at.