Curaprox is recalling certain batches of pacifiers due to potential traces of BPA, the brand announced on its official website on Friday, September 19.
Sales of the affected pacifiers have been suspended, and all impacted products will be fully refunded.
“A recent test conducted by the Slovenian Consumer Protection Organization (ZPS) indicated that Curaprox pacifiers may contain BPA, a substance classified as potentially harmful to health. Our immediate follow-up tests, carried out by independent laboratories, confirmed these results,” the official statement reads.
In response, the brand assured that it initiated all necessary measures on September 17 to withdraw the affected batches from the market.
The affected batches, which can be identified on the front of the pacifier at the lower right corner, include: 006, 007, 008, 009, 010, 011.
The company advises anyone who has purchased these specific pacifiers to stop using them immediately. “Do not continue to use the pacifier. Return it to the point of sale or dispose of it if purchased online,” Curaprox warns.
The company, owned by Curaden AG based in Switzerland, assures consumers that they “will receive a full refund for any affected items by presenting the product at the point of sale or by providing proof of purchase for online orders.”
For more information on the return process, you can visit Curaprox’s website. The brand guarantees a product refund but not an exchange. “You can return the pacifier where it was purchased and will receive a refund for the amount paid. If purchased online, we will contact you directly and proceed with the refund. Currently, we cannot offer a pacifier in exchange,” the note states.
Contamination Risk
According to Curaprox, “the measured BPA values exceeded the legally permitted limit in the European Union (EU),” which prompted the company to withdraw the pacifiers from the market.
However, no “evidence of acute toxic risk, i.e., short-term effects” was found.
The portion affected by this substance is the shield, which does not have direct contact with the mouth. The nipple – the silicone part where the baby sucks – is reportedly not problematic, as explained by Curaprox.
Nonetheless, the company recommends that children do not use pacifiers from the affected batches, as there is no evidence regarding the medium and long-term effects of BPA.
What is BPA?
BPA (Bisphenol A) is a chemical compound used in the manufacture of polycarbonate plastics and resins, making them more rigid and durable.
This substance is found in materials such as plastic bottles, reusable containers, the inner lining of canned goods, and even in some toys, cosmetics, and baby bottles.
When exposed to heat, BPA can contaminate food.
Studies suggest possible links of BPA with health issues, including immune system changes, fertility problems, and even fetal malformations.
In the specific case of Curaprox pacifiers, the brand assures that the exposure to the substance “is low” and “not extremely dangerous.”
On the official website, the company provides an explanation on the topic, where you can clarify any doubts.
