EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Deodorant Unilever “Neutral Deo Roll-On” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0007/15
Summary
null A limited number of deodorants may have been contaminated with the micro-organism Burkholderia that may potentially cause illness in some consumers, particularly those with a weakened immune system (e.g. hospitalized patients and people suffering from cystic Fibrosis).The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Regulation.
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Product
- 50ml Neutral (fragrance free) roll-on deodorant product in a white tube. All items manufactured between 25/05/14 and 01/07/14.
What is the risk?
- null A limited number of deodorants may have been contaminated with the micro-organism Burkholderia that may potentially cause illness in some consumers, particularly those with a weakened immune system (e.g. hospitalized patients and people suffering from cystic Fibrosis).The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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