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Orchard Toys Fun Food Bingo recalled over microbial contamination
Product Recall for Orchard Toys Fun Food Bingo game presenting a microbiological risk and risk to health.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
Orchard Toys Fun Food Bingo
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- SP/001553/128/28.05.24 - The batch code can be found on the inside of the box lid. No other batches of Orchard Toys Fun Food Bingo or any other Orchard Toys products are affected.
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- 128
What to do now
Orchard Toys Fun Food Bingo has been found to contain bacteria or other microbes.
- Do not use any more of it.
- Keep it away from cuts, eyes and anyone who is unwell.
- Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
Why it matters. Contaminated cosmetics and household products can cause skin, eye and other infections, especially in people with weakened immune systems or broken skin.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- redness, swelling or soreness where it was used
- eye irritation
Get help urgently
- signs of infection with a high temperature — speak to your GP or NHS 111
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies.
Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2412-0138). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Orchard Toys Fun Food Bingo game presenting a microbiological risk and risk to health.
The risk
The product presents a microbiological and health risk as it has been identified that there may be a small amount of mildew on the cotton bag included in the game. Mildew may pose a health risk to individuals with compromised immune systems, damaged lungs or an allergy to mildew.
The affected products do not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
The affected batch has been recalled from end users.
Consumers in possession of a Fun Food Bingo with the above stated batch code should cease use immediately and visit the Orchard Toys safety notice to access further information and to submit their details and claim: https://www.orchardtoys.com/index/safety-notice_763.htm
Orchard Toys are offering affected consumers either a cash refund of £12, or a £20 voucher, with free delivery to use on the Orchard Toys website.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2412-0138
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
A multicoloured square box branded with ‘Orchard Toys’ blue and white tree logo and named ‘Fun Food Bingo’ in bubble front, with cartoon food images printed on the lid.
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Questions
Why has Orchard Toys Fun Food Bingo been recalled?
Orchard Toys Fun Food Bingo has been found to contain bacteria or other microbes. Contaminated cosmetics and household products can cause skin, eye and other infections, especially in people with weakened immune systems or broken skin.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the batch code and item or listing code on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Do not use any more of it. Keep it away from cuts, eyes and anyone who is unwell.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies. Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
