Kneipp Aroma-Pflegedusche Lebensfreude shower gel — microbiological risk
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Hazard
The product is contaminated with the bacteria Burkholderia cepacia, which may potentially cause illness in some consumers, particularly those with a weakened immune system. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Recall of the product from end users — Distributor (14/08/2025)
- Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (14/08/2025)
Product description
Shower gel, advertised for personal hygiene, 200 ml.
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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