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Finger paint kit Chi-Luen / Hammy Toys — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0084/17
Summary
The total count of aerobic mesophilic bacteria in the paint is too high (measured quantity up to 140000 cfu/ml), and enterobacteriaceaehave been detected. There is a risk of contracting infections as the product may come in contact with the mouth, hands and eyes. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
Finger paint kit — Chi-Luen / Hammy Toys
- Brand
- Chi-Luen / Hammy Toys
- Name / model
- FINGER PAINT · Item No. 44286
- Batch number(s)
- 5998230735760
- Category
- Toys
- The kit contains: 4 jars of paint (yellow, blue, green, orange), sponge fingers and drawing papers. Packaging: blister with cardboard back.
What is the risk?
- The total count of aerobic mesophilic bacteria in the paint is too high (measured quantity up to 140000 cfu/ml), and enterobacteriaceaehave been detected. There is a risk of contracting infections as the product may come in contact with the mouth, hands and 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: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 11/02/2017
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