Overview
- Rossmann announced the recall on Friday, Nov. 13, removing Preventivo Mixed 24‑packs (EAN 4305615918433) and Preventivo Feelings 24‑packs (EAN 4305615918396) after detecting a production quality defect that may let condoms leak or tear.
- The company published exact affected batch numbers and expiry ranges for both products so customers can check their packages against the recall list.
- Customers are told not to use affected packs and to return them to any Rossmann store for a full refund; Rossmann reports it operates 2,342 stores in Germany.
- Rossmann has not said whether this recall is connected to an earlier early‑November Europe‑wide recall of roughly seven million condoms linked to a Malaysian manufacturer, leaving regulators likely to investigate links and root causes.
- The defect raises real risks of unintended pregnancy and infection for users, could prompt more retailer and regulatory checks of condom supply chains, and may affect availability of private‑label condoms while the probe continues.