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Soap bubble toy GV “Supermoto Mille Bolle” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0156/13
Summary
null The product poses a microbiological risk because the mesophilic aerobic microorganism count in the soapy water is too high (3500 cfu/ml) and because the product contains a high level of Pseudomonas fluorescens. In addition, it contains high quantity of yeast and mould (1400 cfu/ml). 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…
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Product
- Packages of soap bubble solution. The label bears the barcode and the importer’s details, the CE mark for toys and the statement that the product is not suitable for children under three years of age. A ball puzzle is attached to the lid.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a microbiological risk because the mesophilic aerobic microorganism count in the soapy water is too high (3500 cfu/ml) and because the product contains a high level of Pseudomonas fluorescens. In addition, it contains high quantity of yeast and mould (1400 cfu/ml). 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 Toy Safety Directive.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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