EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Body hygiene spray Suthol® “Skin Hygiene Spray, Fresh” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00016/26
Summary
The product is contaminated with the bacteria Burkholderia cepacia, which may potentially 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
- Body hygiene spray, 100 ml.
What is the risk?
- The product is contaminated with the bacteria Burkholderia cepacia, which may potentially 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): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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