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South African Government Officials Recall Defective Condoms
Government health officials in Free State, South Africa, have recalled a lot of 8,700 boxes of condoms that were distributed free of charge at guesthouses, hotels, restaurants, and bars to celebrate the centenary of the African National Congress, BBC News reports (1/30). "The Free State Health Department says it is recalling the estimated 1.35 million condoms as a 'precautionary measure' -- and urged the public not to panic," the BBC notes, adding, "They say they are still investigating claims that the condoms are porous."
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