EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin cleansing cream Botanics / Boots “Gentle Cleansing Cream All Bright” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1433/16
Summary
The product contains a high count of Enterobacter gergoviae (measured value 3000 cfu/g). These could cause localised skin reaction and eye infections, particularly in consumers with a weakened immune system.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Skin cleansing cream — Botanics / Boots
- Brand
- Botanics / Boots
- Name / model
- Gentle Cleansing Cream All Bright
- Batch number(s)
- 5045094998920; Batch 1H - Boots Item Code = 49- 98- 928
- Category
- Cosmetics
- White facial cleanser cream in a white 250 ml bottle. There is no secondary packaging.
What is the risk?
- The product contains a high count of Enterobacter gergoviae (measured value 3000 cfu/g). These could cause localised skin reaction and eye infections, particularly in consumers 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: 13/10/2016
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