EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Water spray for the face and body dm Balea “Aqua Wasserspray” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01688/21
Summary
The product contains an increased microbiological load of bacterial cells of risk group II, including Burkholderia cenocepacia and Ralstonia pickettii. These bacteria may cause infections such as pneumonia, wound infections and sepsis, especially in immunocompromised people. The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Regulation.
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Product
- Water spray for refreshment and make up setting for the face and body.
- Recall information: https://newsroom.dm.de/news/verbraucherinformation-dm-ruft-vorsorglich-den-artikel-balea-wasserspray-aqua-150-ml-und-75-ml-zuruck-437696
What is the risk?
- The product contains an increased microbiological load of bacterial cells of risk group II, including Burkholderia cenocepacia and Ralstonia pickettii. These bacteria may cause infections such as pneumonia, wound infections and sepsis, especially in immunocompromised people. The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 16/11/2021
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 16/11/2021
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