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Soap bubbles CASTELVEDERE “Unknown” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1390/12
Summary
null The product poses a microbiological risk because the mesophilic aerobic microorganism count in the soapy water is too high (up to 2.1 x 100, 000) cfu/ml) while the threshold value is 1, 000. The soapy water contains also a very high quantity of Pseudomonas aeruginosa (710, 000 cfu/ml). There is a risk of infection if the liquid is swallowed or comes into contact with the skin.One incident reported.The product…
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Product
Soap bubbles — CASTELVEDERE
- Brand
- CASTELVEDERE
- Name / model
- Unknown · Article 06/12Lot 06/12;
- Batch number(s)
- 8 002 502040029
- Category
- Toys
- Sword containing liquid for making soap bubbles, available in various colours: red, green or blue. The article bears a label with the following text: 'toy unsuitable for children under the age of 36 due to the presence of small parts that could be inhaled or swallowed. Read and retain. Warnings: 'Do
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a microbiological risk because the mesophilic aerobic microorganism count in the soapy water is too high (up to 2.1 x 100, 000) cfu/ml) while the threshold value is 1, 000. The soapy water contains also a very high quantity of Pseudomonas aeruginosa (710, 000 cfu/ml). There is a risk of infection if the liquid is swallowed or comes into contact with the skin.One incident reported.The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive.
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