Reason for the recall
- Following a manufacturing process change affecting a raw material used in select batches, there have been reports of consumers receiving adverse effects when used, including in particular skin irritation.
Reasonsee the original notice
Brandnot stated
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
Mitchum 48-hour 100ml Roll-On Antiperspirant and Deodorant
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Country of origin
- South Africa
- Type of recall
- Product safety report
- Summary
- Product: Mitchum 48-hour 100ml Roll-On Antiperspirant and Deodorant
- Hazard: Following a manufacturing process change affecting a raw material used in select batches, there have been reports of consumers receiving adverse effects when used, including in particular skin irritation.
- Corrective action: The product has been withdrawn from the market.
- Product information
- Type
- Cosmetics – Anti-Perspirant
- Product identifiers
- Mitchum Women’s Roll on 100ml available in fragrances Powder Fresh, Shower Fresh, Unscented, Pure Fresh and Flower Fresh. Mitchum Men’s Roll on 100ml available in fragrances Ice Fresh, Clean Control and Sport
- Affected batches
- Please see list on linked PDF.
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Product Description
- Mitchum Women’s and Men’s 48-hour roll-on anti-perspirant supplied in light and dark green plastic packaging and brightly coloured labelling.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- Following a manufacturing process change affecting a raw material used in select batches, there have been reports of consumers receiving adverse effects when used, including in particular skin irritation.
- Corrective action
- The product has been withdrawn from the market. Distributors and retailers are advised to check their stock, and ensure affected units are withdrawn from sale immediately.
- Owners of affected batches who are experiencing issues are advised to stop using the product immediately and cease use of further antiperspirants until irritation subsides.
- Affected consumers should contact Mitchum to register for a refund. The Mitchum website is available at the following link: https://www.mitchum.co.uk/roll-on-faqs.php
- Additional information
- PSD notification number: 2510-0007
- Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
What to do
- The product has been withdrawn from the market.
- Product information
- Type
- Cosmetics – Anti-Perspirant
- Product identifiers
- Mitchum Women’s Roll on 100ml available in fragrances Powder Fresh, Shower Fresh, Unscented, Pure Fresh and Flower Fresh. Mitchum Men’s Roll on 100ml available in fragrances Ice Fresh, Clean Control and Sport
- Affected batches
- Please see list on linked PDF.
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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