# Defective condoms: France suspends Malaysian manufacturer and recalls 7 million products

> French authorities are suspending the import and marketing of condoms from a Malaysian manufacturer and recalling around 7 million ultra-thin products due to risk of bursting and perforation.

**In brief**: Health event (severity: low) nationwide, first detected on 30 October 2026 at 15:03. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 30 October 2026 at 15:03.

- Category: Health
- Severity: Low
- Place: Nationwide
- First detected: 30 October 2026 at 15:03
- Updated: 30 October 2026 at 15:03
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/5372-defective-condoms-france-suspends-malaysian-manufacturer-and-recalls-7-million

## Reported figures

- 7 millions

## Sources (1 articles)

- [Préservatifs défectueux : la France suspend l’importation et la commercialisation d’un fabricant malaisien, 7 millions de produits rappelés](https://www.sudouest.fr/economie/rappel-conso/preservatifs-defectueux-la-france-suspend-l-importation-et-la-commercialisation-d-un-fabricant-malaisien-7-millions-de-produits-rappeles-31304539.php) — Sud Ouest, 30 October 2026 at 15:03

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