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DABUR Red Paste for Teeth and Gums toothpaste — microbiological risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskMicrobiologicalMar 5, 2021
Photo from the official notice: DABUR Red Paste for Teeth and Gums toothpaste — microbiological risk
Photo from the official notice: DABUR Red Paste for Teeth and Gums toothpaste — microbiological risk
Photo from the official notice: DABUR Red Paste for Teeth and Gums toothpaste — microbiological risk
Photo from the official notice: DABUR Red Paste for Teeth and Gums toothpaste — microbiological risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The product is microbiologically contaminated with mesophilic aerobic bacteria, yeast and mould (measured values 10500 cfu/g). In addition, in particular Pseudomonas and aerobic spore-forming organisms were identified, hence there is a risk of contracting infections. The micro-organisms may potentially cause illness in some consumers, particularly those with a weakened immune system. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation and the relevant European standard EN 17516.

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product — Retailer (11/02/2021)
  • Stop of sales — Retailer (11/02/2021)
  • Official securing of the packs that are still available — Retailer (11/02/2021)
  • Stop of sales — Retailer (12/02/2021)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Retailer (12/02/2021)

Product description

Perfumed red-and-brown paste

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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