Wilde Urnatur intimate care sponges recalled over health risk
EU authorities recalled this product (Wilde Urnatur intimate care sponges) after it was found to pose a health and microbiological risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Light brown sea sponges intended for menstrual use. Product sold online, in particular via www.wildeurnatur.at.
- Brand
- Wilde Urnatur
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- Germany
- Category
- Other products
Why it's dangerous
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.
What the authorities did
Source
Last synced 3 Oct 2026, 01:30 UTC. SafeCart is an independent company, not an EU body. This page summarises the official notice, which is the authoritative record.