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Squeezable ball Interibi — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1067/18
Summary
The total count of mesophilic aerobic bacteria in the liquid is too high (measured quantity: 400000 cfu/ml). There is a risk of contracting infection as the liquid may come into contact with open wounds, mouth, hands or eyes. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
- Squeezable plastic ball with a face on it, containing a liquid which comes out when the ball is squeezed (smiley appears to vomit). Supplied in a hard plastic ball.
What is the risk?
- The total count of mesophilic aerobic bacteria in the liquid is too high (measured quantity: 400000 cfu/ml). There is a risk of contracting infection as the liquid may come into contact with open wounds, mouth, hands 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 09/02/2018
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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