EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Finger paint kit ARTOYS “24 COLOR FINGER PAINT” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0997/18
Summary
The total count of aerobic bacteria in the dark blue paint is too high (measured quantity: 4x105 cfu/ml), among which some opportunistic pathogens were detected. These bacteria represent a risk of contracting infections as the product may come in contact with open wounds, mouth, hands or eyes. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
- Set consisting of 24 pots of finger paints of different colours. Sold in a cardbox with a plastic window on one side.
What is the risk?
- The total count of aerobic bacteria in the dark blue paint is too high (measured quantity: 4x105 cfu/ml), among which some opportunistic pathogens were detected. These bacteria represent a risk of contracting infections as the product may come in contact with open wounds, mouth, hands or eyes. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 31/05/2018
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