EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Toothpaste DABUR “Red Paste for Teeth and Gums” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00281/21
Summary
The product is microbiologically contaminated with mesophilic aerobic bacteria, yeast and mould (measured values 10500 cfu/g). In addition, in particular Pseudomonas and aerobic spore-forming organisms were identified, hence there is a risk of contracting infections. The micro-organisms may potentially cause illness in some consumers, particularly those with a weakened immune system. The product does not comply with…
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Product
- Perfumed red-and-brown paste
What is the risk?
- The product is microbiologically contaminated with mesophilic aerobic bacteria, yeast and mould (measured values 10500 cfu/g). In addition, in particular Pseudomonas and aerobic spore-forming organisms were identified, hence there is a risk of contracting infections. The micro-organisms may potentially cause illness in some consumers, particularly those with a weakened immune system. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation and the relevant European standard EN 17516.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 11/02/2021
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 11/02/2021
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Official securing of the packs that are still available
- Date of entry into force: 11/02/2021
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 12/02/2021
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 12/02/2021
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