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Squishy Dino and Unicorn Eggs — recall
Consumer goods · United Kingdom · 2026-02-02
Hazard: Microbiological and Choking
Squishy Dino and Unicorn Eggs pose microbiological and choking hazards
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Category | Consumer goods |
| Published | 2026-02-02 |
| Model identifiers | Models: Squishy Dino Egg & Squishy Unicorn Egg; Item Numbers: 543435 & 543436; Barcodes: 505056570175 & 505056570182 |
| Category | Toys |
| Hazard | Microbiological and Choking |
| Hazard description | The products present a serious microbiological and choking risk as they can burst easily during normal use, releasing small parts and an aqueous solution. This solution was found to contain an excess of aerobic microbials. If the user inhales or handles the solution, they could come into contact with these microbials. This may cause adverse health effects for certain consumers, such as those who are immunocompromised. |
| Non-compliance | Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011 |
| Remedy | Consumers were alerted to the Matalan recall for these products in November 2025: Product Recall: Squishy Dino and Unicorn Eggs sold by Matalan (2511-0211) - GOV.UK The products have now been recalled from distributors and end users by PMS International. Consumers should stop using the products immediately and contact the distributor they purchased from for redress. For more information, please see: https://b2b.pmsinternational.com/product-recall/ |
| Recall number | 2601-0369 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
What this means for sellers
| Likely platform / channel actions | Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers; under GPSR regulators can require platforms to act within 2 working days. |
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| Self-check for comparable products | Small-part size/pull-force compliance; age grading and warning labels. |
| Rules & standards likely involved | UK GPSR, UKCA · Full guide → |
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