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Soap bubble toy POCOYO — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1048/13
Summary
null The soapy liquid contains aerobic mesophile bacteria and enterobacteriaceae. Young children could easily drink the liquid, thereby running the risk of infection.The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
- Toy for making soap bubbles.
What is the risk?
- null The soapy liquid contains aerobic mesophile bacteria and enterobacteriaceae. Young children could easily drink the liquid, thereby running the risk of infection.The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 24/07/2013
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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