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Soap bubble toy Disney/Pixar “Cars” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1049/13
Summary
null The product poses a microbiological risk because the soapy water in the toys contains mesophilic aerobic microorganisms and enterobacteriaceae in high concentrations. There is a risk of infection if the liquid is swallowed or comes into contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive.
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Product
Soap bubble toy — Disney/Pixar
- Brand
- Disney/Pixar
- Name / model
- Cars · - "Cars" tube, ref 081097 –"Cars" tube and accessories, ref 081133
- Batch number(s)
- Bar codes 841477881097 and 8414778811331, respectively.
- Category
- Toys
- Soap bubble toy with the images of different Disney characters and labels showing the importer's details, the bar code and reference and the pictogram for children under 36 months.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a microbiological risk because the soapy water in the toys contains mesophilic aerobic microorganisms and enterobacteriaceae in high concentrations. There is a risk of infection if the liquid is swallowed or comes into contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 24/07/2013
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