natural intimacy · Intimcare Sponges

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.

Published: 19 September 2025
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): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: 03/09/2025

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: SR/03346/25
Batch: EFL05252LU

Classification

Category: Other - Hygiene articles
Risk type: Health risk / other
Country of origin: Greece

Product description

Light brown sea sponges intended for menstrual use.