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Soap bubbles “"Seifenblasen" - bubbles” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0756/13
Summary
null The product poses a microbiological risk because the product contains a high level of Pseudomonas spec ( 8.0 x 106 cfu/ml) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (6.5 x106 cfu/ml).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
- "Seifenblasen" - bubbles · DNP7 113
- Batch number(s)
- 94793001241000000050
- Category
- Toys
- Opaque blue plastic cylinder containing soap-bubble blowing solution, with screw cap also in opaque blue plastic. The cap contains an integrated mini-game of skill consisting of a silver-coloured ball beneath a transparent blue plastic cover. The cylinder contains a clear liquid of low viscosity and
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a microbiological risk because the product contains a high level of Pseudomonas spec ( 8.0 x 106 cfu/ml) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (6.5 x106 cfu/ml).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 taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 06/06/2013
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