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Balea Hyaluron Handserum mit Anti-Aging Wirkstoff-Komplex für anspruchsvolle Hände hand serum — microbiological risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskMicrobiologicalJul 4, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Balea Hyaluron Handserum mit Anti-Aging Wirkstoff-Komplex für anspruchsvolle Hände hand serum — microbiological risk

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Hazard

The product may be microbiologically contaminated with Candida parapsilosis yeast. This may cause infections in some consumers, particularly those with a weakened immune system. It can additionally lead to skin irritation and inflammation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Stop of sales — Retailer (17/06/2025)
  • Destruction of the product — Retailer (17/06/2025)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Retailer (17/06/2025)
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Retailer (17/06/2025)
  • Warning consumers of the risks — Retailer (17/06/2025)

Product description

Hand serum, advertised as containing hyaluronic acid, 75 ml. Product sold online, in particular via dm.de.

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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