EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Shower gel Kneipp “Aroma-Pflegedusche Lebensfreude” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03129/25
Summary
The product is contaminated with the bacteria Burkholderia cepacia, 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
- Shower gel, advertised for personal hygiene, 200 ml.
- Recall information: https://www.kneipp.com/de_de/produktrueckruf-lebensfreude-dusche-200ml/?srsltid=AfmBOoqhCedDOCXWAfxW63SGarTVh48M1EIFKwl9RetNNDX23a4EDJdz
What is the risk?
- The product is contaminated with the bacteria Burkholderia cepacia, 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): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 14/08/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 14/08/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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