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Soap bubble toy Servicola “Foster's Hollywood - Pompero con guante mágico” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1512/16
Summary
The soap solution of the toy contains mesophilic aerobic bacteria (measured quantity up to 270000 cfu/ml). 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 with glove, sold in a transparent plastic bag.
What is the risk?
- The soap solution of the toy contains mesophilic aerobic bacteria (measured quantity up to 270000 cfu/ml). 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: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 11/10/2016
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