France Warns of 300,000 Unsafe Condoms, Urges Health Precautions
French Authorities Issue Safety Alert Over Condoms
Background and Scope of the Warning
PARIS, Aug 21 (Reuters) - French anti-fraud and health agencies issued a warning on Friday against tens of thousands of potentially unsafe condoms sold on the internet and in shops and pharmacies.
Details of the Recall
Products Affected
The agencies recalled about 260,000 condoms sold in pharmacies and shops after lab tests found two products presented risks of bursting or the presence of perforations, they said in a statement.
Health Recommendations
They advised people who have used the condoms to get screened for sexually transmitted diseases and take a pregnancy test in case of a missed period.
Online Marketplace Risks
Non-Compliant Products Identified
The anti-fraud agency, known as DGCCRF and the health agency, DGS, also found 30 condom lines listed on online marketplaces which lack the EU conformity seal or labelling in French.
Sales and Platform Response
Of these, about 1,000 boxes, containing more than 40,000 condoms had already been sold, the statement said. The platforms have agreed to remove the listings, the statement said.
Brands and Manufacturer Response
List of Non-Compliant Brands
The warning included a list of brands of non-compliant condoms, including two made by Japanese company Okamoto Industries and the brands My Lubie and Friday Bae by Passage du Desir.
Company Statements
Okamoto Industries and Passage du Desir did not immediately respond to requests by Reuters for comment.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Inti Landauro; editing by Ingrid Melander, Elaine Hardcastle)
