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Painting set OXYBUL “P'tit Créa Le premier kit de peinture” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0046/16
Summary
The total count of aerobic mesophilic bacteria in the green paint is too high, and Pseudomonas aeruginosais detected. There is a risk of contracting infections as the solution 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
- Painting set containing bottles of paint, various sponges of different shapes, a roll of paper and stickers.
What is the risk?
- The total count of aerobic mesophilic bacteria in the green paint is too high, and Pseudomonas aeruginosais detected. There is a risk of contracting infections as the solution 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 taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 26/11/2015
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 26/11/2015
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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