French regulators have issued an urgent recall for thousands of defective condoms after investigators discovered the contraceptives carry a high risk of bursting, prompting warnings for consumers to undergo screening for sexually transmitted infections and pregnancies.
Authorities in France revealed that the compromised items came from a manufacturer based in Malaysia, with a minimum of eight customers reporting that the sheaths broke during use.
A consumer protection agency cautioned that the problematic ultra-thin goods might still sit on store shelves or remain inside the homes of buyers, explaining that the production method caused variations in latex thickness and quality that resulted in flaws.
Fifteen distinct items fail to satisfy European Union safety thresholds, according to officials who listed affected brands such as My Lubie, Amor, You Me, Adloran, Einhorn, and Primeros.
Regulators imposed a one-year ban on importing and selling condoms manufactured through that specific method, and every item listed in the official report underwent a full recall, though the precise quantity of individual items remains undetermined.
This action follows an August recall where French regulators pulled 30 brands totaling roughly 160,000 condoms due to inadequate production techniques, noting at the time that those online goods lacked proper European conformity seals in French and presented serious health hazards.
Pharmacies in France currently provide free condoms without requiring a prescription to individuals aged up to 25 as part of public health initiatives against sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancies.
