Tom&Pat

The product does not have the appropriate instructions on the safe use of this product nor the required labeling. 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: 31 October 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): Distributor. Category of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: SR/03814/25

Classification

Category: Other - Hygiene product
Risk type: Health risk / other
Country of origin: Germany

Product description

Intimate care sponges with brown sponge. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B07MBQ7ZHK).