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An increased level of the industrial chemical bisphenol A has been demonstrated in Pixi children's books.
Carlsen-Verlag is withdrawing the affected titles from circulation.
Munich – Pixi books have been an integral part of many German children's rooms for decades.
But now parents should take a closer look at their little ones' books, as Carlsen Verlag has announced the recall of two Pixi titles.
Here's everything consumers need to know.
These products are affected by the Pixi books recall
In a press release, the Carlsen publishing house points out that during a material test “the limit of the permissible amount of the ingredient bisphenol A (BPA) was exceeded in two titles in the 'Baby Pixi Unkaputtbar' series.”
The affected Pixi books were sold from July 28, 2023.
The following Pixi books with
a purchase period from July 28, 2023
are affected:
Baby Pixi Unkaputtbar, Volume 137,
I like
, ISBN 978-3-551-06256-7, 1st edition
Baby Pixi Unkaputtbar, Volume 131,
Howl Owl
, ISBN 978-3-551-06248-2, 1st edition
Two Pixi titles are currently affected by a recall.
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Pixi books recall: Detection of BPA – “Relevant toxicological risk can be excluded”
The publisher has commissioned a toxicological report from the Eu Directives Consultancy (EuDiCo).
The experts came to the following conclusion: “A relevant toxicological risk caused by BPA when using the books can be ruled out.” Experts also expressed health concerns about children's plush items from Rewe;
they also had to be recalled.
To be on the safe side, the Carlsen publishing house has announced that, as a precautionary measure, the titles of the entire production batch will be recalled.
The following products are affected by this:
title |
Number of copies (ISBN) |
|---|---|
Who owns the long trunk? |
6 (9783551051806) |
Blue whale blue and other great colors |
5 (9783551051950) |
With the animals throughout the year |
5 (9783551051943) |
My first animal book |
9 (9783551051660) |
The little bear is angry |
2 (9783551062246) |
Rhymes for very little ones |
9 (9783551051738) |
I'm going to go potty now |
7 (9783551051844) |
Our day |
2 (9783551062321) |
Come with me to the farm |
5 (9783551051639) |
Little Star |
1 (9783551062420) |
Courageous squirrel |
1 (9783551062499) |
Rhymes for very little ones: Good night! |
1 (9783551062147) |
Winter gnome forest |
1 (9783551062444) |
Source: Carlsen |
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You can buy Pixi books in bookstores, but also sometimes in supermarkets and drugstores such as Kaufland, Rewe or Tchibo.
What you should know about the ingredient bisphenol A (BPA) in the Pixi recall
Bisphenol A is an industrial chemical used to make certain plastics and epoxy resins.
These in turn are used to produce food containers and sometimes toys.
The chemical has already been detected in canned food and tap water.
In 2023, scientific experts from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) conducted a reassessment of the risks of BPA in food.
They found that “dietary exposure […] poses a health risk to consumers in all age groups.”
According to the experts, this could have harmful effects on “the health of the immune system”.
According to information from the German Federation for the Environment and Nature Conservation (BUND), infants and small children are particularly sensitive to hormone-like pollutants.
This puts the hormonal system at risk, and the liver, kidneys and mammary glands can also be attacked.
The Carlsen publishing house advises on its website that those affected should contact the publisher using the contact form with the subject “Complaint”.
Toys that were available to buy at Lidl only had to be recalled in February.
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