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Soap bubble set Manhui “Colorful Bubbles” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1972/13
Summary
null The product poses a microbiological risk because the total count of mesophilc aerobic bacteria is too high. There is a risk of infection or irritation if is swallowed or comes into contact with the eyes and the skin.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
- A set of 6 plastic tubs (pink, yellow and orange) with soap for making bubbles. On each container there is a blue sticker with the inscription "Colorful bubbles 4 oz". THE PRODUCT IS OR MAY BE COUNTERFEIT
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a microbiological risk because the total count of mesophilc aerobic bacteria is too high. There is a risk of infection or irritation if is swallowed or comes into contact with the eyes and the skin.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 04/12/2013
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 04/12/2013
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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