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An urgent health warning has been issued to families who use a Mocka cot.
The Sydney Morning Herald says there has been multiple reports of mould growing under the base of the popular cot.
Additionally, one mum who found mould growing under her child’s bed took to Instagram to warn other parents.
Sharing an image and a warning to other parents on Instagram, mum Katie Williams (@lifeofkatiewilliams) said: “PSA to anyone that owns a Mocka cot!!!!!!”
“I changed my 5-month-old baby girl’s sheets last night and was absolutely horrified at the black mould and spores I discovered on the base of her cot.
“I changed the sheets just 8 days ago and (to the naked eye) didn’t see anything. I am completely rattled by the fact that my baby has been breathing in the severe effects of the toxins caused by black mould.”
The mum adds that there isn’t mould anywhere else in the room, and the mattress is breathable. She also checked her son’s Mocka cot “and saw that it had started growing on his too.”
The ACCC issued a warning on Facebook telling parents to check their Mocka cot “immediately”.
“If you or someone you know has a Mocka brand cot owned by Adairs, you should check it immediately, as we’ve received a number of reports of potentially dangerous mould growing on the base of some cots.”
If mould is found, stop using the cot immediately and contact Mocka Australia as well as the ACCC, as they’re currently investigating whether the mould is dangerous.
Importantly, “If your child is showing symptoms of mould exposure like congestion, sneezing, coughing, respiratory distress, allergies or other irritations, please consult a doctor as soon as possible,” the post says.
Mocka has also released a statement on their Facebook page saying they are “very concerned about these reports” and have “commissioned laboratory testing alongside a detailed investigation and are working with the relevant regulators to understand the factors that may have contributed to mould growth.”
“We expect to have the results of this investigation soon.”
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