EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Cleansing balm dm Jessa “Intimpflege Waschbalsam Sensitiv” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02121/23
Summary
The product is microbiologically contaminated with the mesophilic aerobic bacteria Pluralibacter gergoviae (measured value > 30 000 CFU/g). The microorganism 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
- Cleansing balm for intimate care, all batches affected. Product sold online.
- Recall information: https://newsroom.dm.de/pressreleases/verbraucherinformation-dm-drogerie-markt-ruft-vorsorglich-den-artikel-jessa-intimpflege-waschbalsam-mit-10-prozent-pflegeoel-100-ml-zurueck-3266935
What is the risk?
- The product is microbiologically contaminated with the mesophilic aerobic bacteria Pluralibacter gergoviae (measured value > 30 000 CFU/g). The microorganism 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): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 11/08/2023
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 11/08/2023
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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