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CREATHEK Wasserlösliche Fingermalfarben finger paints — microbiological risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskMicrobiologicalSep 3, 2021
Photo from the official notice: CREATHEK Wasserlösliche Fingermalfarben finger paints — microbiological risk
Photo from the official notice: CREATHEK Wasserlösliche Fingermalfarben finger paints — microbiological risk

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

Hazard

Contamination with Pseudomonas aeruginosa has been detected in the yellow and the blue paints (measured value: 240000 cfu/g). There is a risk of contracting infections as the paint may come in contact with the mouth, hands and eyes or with skin which is already damaged. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other
  • Recall of the product from end users — Other

Product description

Water-soluble finger paints, yellow (produced 12-01-126/2020-01) and blue (produced 18-01-121/2020-01), both in 150 g plastic containers, in sets of four finger paints (colours: yellow, red, blue and green).

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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