French anti-fraud and health authorities have warned consumers against thousands of potentially unsafe condoms sold through online stores, pharmacies, and other retail outlets.
Authorities recalled around 260,000 condoms after laboratory tests found that some products had defects that could increase the risk of bursting or perforation.
Several products also reportedly failed shelf-life durability tests, which are designed to ensure that condoms remain safe and effective until their stated expiration date.
Consumers who may have used the affected condoms were advised to undergo sexually transmitted disease testing and to take a pregnancy test if their period is delayed.
French authorities also identified 30 condom product lines sold through online marketplaces that lacked the required European CE conformity marking or proper French labeling.
More than 40,000 condoms, or around 1,000 boxes, were reportedly sold before the affected online listings were removed.
Among the non-compliant products identified were two condom lines from Japanese manufacturer Okamoto Industries, as well as French brands My Lubie and Friday Bae.
Meanwhile, My Lubie said the recall involves only one batch and maintained that its products met safety standards in subsequent follow-up tests.
