EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Baby wipes Bella Baby Happy “aqua care” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01292/26
Summary
The product is microbiologically contaminated with mesophilic aerobic bacteria, molds, and yeasts, including the yeast Candida albicans. The microorganism may cause illness in some consumers, particularly those with a weakened immune system. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Baby wipes — Bella Baby Happy
- Brand
- Bella Baby Happy
- Name / model
- aqua care
- Batch number(s)
- 0428 M394441 0428 M394442
- Barcode
- 5900516422387
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Skin cleansing wipes, intended to be used on children. Manufactured date: 27-28.10.2025, date of expiry: 04-2028.
- Recall information: https://www.gov.pl/web/gis/ostrzezenie-publiczne-dotyczace-kosmetykow-przekroczenie-dopuszczalnych-limitow-liczby-mezofilnych-bakterii-tlenowych-oraz-plesni-i-drozdzy-w-produkcie-chusteczki-dla-dzieci-bella-happy-aqua-care
What is the risk?
- The product is microbiologically contaminated with mesophilic aerobic bacteria, molds, and yeasts, including the yeast Candida albicans. The microorganism may cause illness in some consumers, particularly those with a weakened immune system. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 15/04/2026
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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