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Soap bubble toy liquid soundsation “AB5L Bubble Fluid” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1789/17
Summary
The soap solution contains aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured quantity 700 cfu/ml) and yeast. There is a risk of contracting infections as the solution may come into contact with the mouth, hands and eyes. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
Soap bubble toy liquid — soundsation
- Brand
- soundsation
- Name / model
- AB5L Bubble Fluid
- Batch number(s)
- 8 033481 909144
- Category
- Toys
- 5l bottle of soap bubble refill liquid with labelling in English.
What is the risk?
- The soap solution contains aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured quantity 700 cfu/ml) and yeast. There is a risk of contracting infections as the solution may come into contact with the mouth, hands and eyes. 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 25/10/2017
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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