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Soap bubbles “123 Bubbles” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1865/13
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because the total count of mesophilic aerobic micro-organism is too high and it contains pseudomonas aeruginosa above the permitted levels. 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 Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
Soap bubbles
- Name / model
- 123 Bubbles · Unknown
- Batch number(s)
- Unknown
- Category
- Toys
- Orange plastic container with liquid for soap bubbles.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because the total count of mesophilic aerobic micro-organism is too high and it contains pseudomonas aeruginosa above the permitted levels. 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 Toy 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: 22/07/2013
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