🎈🎈 *URGENT: Carcinogenic Balloons Alert!* 🎈🎈
Attention, party planners and parents! It turns out that not all balloons bring fun and joy. Startling new findings reveal that balloons sold across the UK contain shockingly high levels of cancer-causing chemicals. Brands from popular stores like The Range, Wilko, and Debenhams, and online platforms such as eBay, AliExpress, and Shein are caught up in this alarming discovery.
🔍 The Investigation:
Which? conducted tests on 21 packs of latex balloons sourced from seven online marketplaces. The results are worrying: 8 out of these 21 packs exceeded the UK’s legal limits for carcinogens. One balloon brand even had over six times the safe level of nitrosamines, which are probable carcinogens. 👀
🛑 Safety Alerts:
Stores and online platforms have acted, with many recalling these hazardous products. Wilko has tested and removed balloons as a safety measure. Amazon has issued post-sale alerts to some customers about potential health risks.
😱 Real Stories:
Parents Trevor and Lucille Mathers were horrified to receive a late notification warning about the dangerous balloons they bought for their child’s birthday. One concerned parent reported feeling dizzy and numb while blowing up Shein’s superhero-themed balloons due to their strong chemical odour.
⚠️ What to Do:
If you’ve recently bought balloons, check the brand and source immediately. Avoid letting kids handle them, and if they’re affected, reach out for a refund or further guidance from the retailer.
🚨 Call for Action:
The safety of simple party items should never be compromised. There’s an urgent need for tighter regulations and enforcement to ensure the safety of products sold online.
Stay safe and share this with friends to spread the word! 🎈👶🛡️