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"Balloons containing dangerously high levels of carcinogens are readily available to UK consumers via prominent online marketplaces, an investigation has revealed. Platforms including Debenhams, eBay, The Range, AliExpress and Shein were found to be selling products with up to six times the legal limit of these harmful chemicals. This alarming discovery comes despite more than 100 brands being recalled or flagged in official product safety alerts over the past decade."
"Consumer group Which? purchased 21 packs of latex balloons from seven online retailers, with tests revealing eight contained concentrations of carcinogenic chemicals significantly exceeding UK permitted limits. Tests revealed that one balloon from AliExpress contained more than six times the legally permitted level of nitrosamines chemicals that are probable carcinogens. An eBay balloon and one from The Range also available at Wilko were found to contain more than four times the safe level of nitrosamines."
The Independent sends reporters to cover major issues and keeps content accessible without paywalls, funded by reader donations that enable journalism. Balloons containing dangerously high levels of carcinogenic nitrosamines and other harmful chemicals are available on major online marketplaces. Which? bought 21 packs of latex balloons from seven retailers; tests showed eight packs exceeded UK legal chemical limits. One AliExpress balloon contained more than six times the permitted nitrosamine level, while items from eBay and The Range exceeded safe levels by over four times, and unbranded Shein balloons were more than twice the limit. Over 100 brands have faced recalls or safety alerts in the past decade.
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