Botanics / Boots Gentle Cleansing Cream All Bright skin cleansing cream — microbiological risk
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Hazard
The product contains a high count of Enterobacter gergoviae (measured value 3000 cfu/g). These could cause localised skin reaction and eye infections, particularly in consumers with a weakened immune system.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer (13/10/2016)
Product description
White facial cleanser cream in a white 250 ml bottle. There is no secondary packaging.
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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