EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Mouthwash Alodont Care “Gencives” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01745/26
Summary
The product is microbiologically contaminated with the bacteria Burkholderia, which may potentially cause illness in some consumers, particularly those with a weakened immune system. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Mouthwash — Alodont Care
- Brand
- Alodont Care
- Name / model
- Gencives
- Batch number(s)
- 25218002
- Barcode
- 3665490000250
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Mouthwash, 500 ml.
- Recall information: http://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/2026-03-0018
What is the risk?
- The product is microbiologically contaminated with the bacteria Burkholderia, which may potentially cause illness in some consumers, particularly those with a weakened immune system. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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: 03/03/2026
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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