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Soap bubbles Joja “Tube Bulles Savon” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1490/15
Summary
null The aerobic mesophilic bacteria count in the soapy water is too high and the latter contains Pseudomonas aeruginosa. There is a risk of contracting infections as the solution may come in contact with the mouth, hands and eyes.The product does not comply with requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
- Soap bubbles in two plastic tubes containing 60 ml of liquid each.
What is the risk?
- null The aerobic mesophilic bacteria count in the soapy water is too high and the latter contains Pseudomonas aeruginosa. There is a risk of contracting infections as the solution may come in contact with the mouth, hands and eyes.The product does not comply with requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory 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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