Reason for the recall
- The affected batches of these products present a microbiological risk as testing has detected the presence of Pluralibacter gergoviae.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandTesco
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
- Summary
- Product: Tesco Kind & Pure Facial Cleansing Wipes
- Hazard: The affected batches of these products present a microbiological risk as testing has detected the presence of Pluralibacter gergoviae.
- Corrective action: Recall of the product from end users.
- Product information
- Type
- Cosmetics, personal care and grooming - Wipes - Personal
- Brand
- Tesco
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Product Description
- Two types of cleansing facial wipes sold in packs of 25.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Affected products
- Product name
- Affected batch codes
- Tesco Kind & Pure 25 Facial Cleansing Wipes 163g
- 5128723, 5129723, 5130723, 5123723, 5144723, 5145723, 5146723, 5163723, 5164723, 5168723, 5169723, 5188723, 5176715, 5177715
- Tesco Kind & Pure Radiant Facial Cleansing Wipes Vitamin C 25 Pack 159g
- 5187723, 5186723, 5188723, 5154715, 5155715, 5156715
- Hazard
- The affected batches of these products present a microbiological risk as testing has detected the presence of Pluralibacter gergoviae. This makes the products potentially unsafe to use, particularly for vulnerable users or users with a compromised skin barrier.
- The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.
- Corrective action
- The products have been recalled from end users by Tesco.
- If you have purchased an affected product, please do not use it. Return your product to any Tesco store for a full refund. No receipt is required.
- For further information, or for assistance in finding your nearest Tesco store, please access the Tesco recall site here: https://www.tesco.com/zones/product-recall.
- Additional information
- PSD notification number: 2508-0021
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- Recall of the product from end users.
- Product information
- Type
- Cosmetics, personal care and grooming - Wipes - Personal
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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