EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Water spray ISANA Rossmann “ISANA Wasserspray Aqua Rossmann” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01770/21
Summary
The product contains an increased microbiological load of bacterial cells of risk group II, including Burkholderia cenocepacia and Ralstonia. These bacteria may cause infections such as pneumonia, wound infections and sepsis, especially in immunocompromised people. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Water spray — ISANA Rossmann
- Brand
- ISANA Rossmann
- Name / model
- ISANA Wasserspray Aqua Rossmann
- Batch number(s)
- 175240621176250621188070721189080721190090721
- Barcode
- 4305615611204
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Water spray for refreshment and make-up fixation purposes, for face and body. Volume: 150 ml. Product sold online.
- Recall information: https://www.rossmann.de
What is the risk?
- The product contains an increased microbiological load of bacterial cells of risk group II, including Burkholderia cenocepacia and Ralstonia. These bacteria may cause infections such as pneumonia, wound infections and sepsis, especially in immunocompromised people. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 18/11/2021
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 18/11/2021
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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