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Soap bubble toy “Hello sweetie” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1051/13
Summary
null The product poses a microbiological risk because the soapy water in the toys contains mesophilic aerobic microorganisms 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
- Name / model
- Hello sweetie · Ref. 319670 (red, blue, green and pink packaging)
- Batch number(s)
- 8430173196705
- Category
- Toys
- Container with liquid for making soap bubbles with drawings and the text HELLO SWEETIE.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a microbiological risk because the soapy water in the toys contains mesophilic aerobic microorganisms 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 12/06/2013
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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