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Soap bubble toy Paul Import — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/2151/14
Summary
null The total count of aerobic mesophilic bacteria is too high (measured value above 300 000 CFU/g). 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 requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
Soap bubble toy — Paul Import
- Brand
- Paul Import
- Name / model
- Bubble · Ref.: 8194
- Batch number(s)
- Barcode: 4026272081949
- Category
- Toys
- Bottle of bubble liquid with a blower supplied in blister packaging. The blower is in the shape of a plastic drinks can with a straw. The action of blowing into the straw lifts up a blower which produces bubbles.
What is the risk?
- null The total count of aerobic mesophilic bacteria is too high (measured value above 300 000 CFU/g). 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 requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 07/11/2014
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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