EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Finger paint Klecksi “Fingermalfarben” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1267/19
Summary
The toy contains aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured value up to: 120000 cfu/g) and the presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa has been detected. If played with by children with compromised or weakened immunity, the product may cause infection or irritation.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
- Finger paint set including 4-6 bottles of finger paint in different colours.
What is the risk?
- The toy contains aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured value up to: 120000 cfu/g) and the presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa has been detected. If played with by children with compromised or weakened immunity, the product may cause infection or irritation.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 07/08/2019
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 07/08/2019
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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