EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin cleansing wipes ISANA “Klärende Reinigungstücher 5 in 1” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02986/25
Summary
The product is microbiologically contaminated with the mesophilic aerobic bacteria Pluralibacter gergoviae. The microorganism may 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
- Skin cleansing wipes for normal skin and combination skin. Product sold online, in particular via rossmann.de
- Recall information: https://unternehmen.rossmann.de/presse/pressemeldung/rueckruf-isana-klaerende-reinigungstuecher.html
What is the risk?
- The product is microbiologically contaminated with the mesophilic aerobic bacteria Pluralibacter gergoviae. The microorganism may 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): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 01/08/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 01/08/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 01/08/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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