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dm alverde Baby Pflegelotion baby body lotion — microbiological risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskMicrobiologicalFeb 7, 2020
Photo from the official notice: dm alverde Baby Pflegelotion baby body lotion — microbiological risk

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Hazard

The product contains an excessive amount of mesophilic aerobic yeast (measured value at least: 260 cfu/g), among which Wickerhamomyces anomalus. This yeast might be an opportunistic pathogen, which could lead to infection, if the product is used by immune-compromised persons or applied on damaged skin or mucous membranes. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Retailer (24/10/2020)
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Retailer (24/01/2020)

Product description

200 ml of white cream for small children. The product was also sold online.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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