EU alert · Safety Gate Risk: Other types of alerts Cosmetics
Glove for cleansing skin Oasis “Oasis Washmitts; Oasis Washmitts Unperfumed” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/00094/22
Summary
The product may be microbiologically contaminated with the mesophilic bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa. This poses a risk of infection, particularly to persons/individuals in intensive care in hospitals or persons with a weakened immune system. The product may not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- A glove used for skin cleansing of patients.
What is the risk?
- The product may be microbiologically contaminated with the mesophilic bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa. This poses a risk of infection, particularly to persons/individuals in intensive care in hospitals or persons with a weakened immune system. The product may not comply with the Cosmetic Products 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: 14/04/2022
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