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A scorpion from a package from Chinese fashion retailer Shein stung a young mother in Germany. The incident raises questions about the security of online orders.
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- A 25-year-old woman in the German city of Marburg is stung by a poisonous Mediterranean scorpion while opening a Shein package that was included in the delivery.
- The woman receives medical care at Marburg University Hospital and survives the incident without serious injuries, but decides not to breastfeed her baby for the time being to avoid risks.
- Shein is concerned and promises support for the customer, while the incident raises questions about the security of online orders.
An unexpected shock befell a 25-year-old woman in the German city of Marburg when she opened a package from Chinese fashion retailer Shein.
The delivery contains a highly poisonous scorpion that stings the young mother’s finger. The accident occurred in Marburg. The Hessischer Rundfunk was the first to report on it, writes “Bild”.
The woman, who originally comes from Syria, reacts to the attack with presence of mind. She cuts her own finger to bleed out the poison and calls a neighbor for help. This kills the animal, which is later identified as a Mediterranean yellow scorpion, one of the most dangerous scorpion species.
Shein speaks out and appears affected
The woman received medical care at the Marburg University Hospital and was admitted for observation. The police brought the scorpion carcass to the hospital to help doctors assess the risk of poisoning. Fortunately, the woman survives the incident without serious injuries, although her finger swells slightly.
Out of caution, the young mother decides to temporarily stop breastfeeding her child in order to avoid any risk of poison transmission. The incident has caused them to be extra careful with future packages.
The fashion retailer Shein expressed concern about the incident and emphasized that the customer’s well-being had the highest priority. In a press release, the company explains that it is seeking contact with those affected to offer support and wish them a speedy recovery.
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