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Soap bubbles NOVA JUGUETES “Unknown” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1990/13
Summary
null The product poses a microbiological risk because the total count of mesophilic aerobic micro-organisms in the soapy water is too high, and it contains pseudomonas aeruginosa and enterobacteriaceae above the permitted levels. There is a risk of infection if the liquid is swallowed or comes into contact with the skin or eyes.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
Soap bubbles — NOVA JUGUETES
- Brand
- NOVA JUGUETES
- Name / model
- Unknown · Ref. 18268 - 60 ml
- Batch number(s)
- 8430787182682
- Category
- Toys
- Blue plastic tube with purple lid, containing liquid to make soap bubbles.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a microbiological risk because the total count of mesophilic aerobic micro-organisms in the soapy water is too high, and it contains pseudomonas aeruginosa and enterobacteriaceae above the permitted levels. There is a risk of infection if the liquid is swallowed or comes into contact with the skin or 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): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 09/09/2013
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