EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Peel-off mask dm alverde “naturschön Peelingmaske” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1802/17
Summary
The product contains mesophilic aerobic bacteria (measured quantity 300000 cfu/ml) and the presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa has been detected. If used on damaged skin or if it comes into contact with the eyes, the product may cause infection or irritation.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Peel-off mask — dm alverde
- Brand
- dm alverde
- Name / model
- naturschön Peelingmaske · Olive
- Batch number(s)
- MHD 09.2017 and 10.2017
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Peeling cream in a 100ml brown glass jar.
- Recall information: https://www.dm.de/unternehmen/medien-und-presse/pressemitteilungen/dm-marken/rueckruf-c1108624.html
What is the risk?
- The product contains mesophilic aerobic bacteria (measured quantity 300000 cfu/ml) and the presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa has been detected. If used on damaged skin or if it comes into contact with the eyes, the product may cause infection or irritation.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 24/11/2017
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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