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Set Acquerelli ('Set of water colours') water colour paint set — microbiological risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskMicrobiologicalJan 27, 2017
Photo from the official notice: Set Acquerelli ('Set of water colours') water colour paint set — microbiological risk
Photo from the official notice: Set Acquerelli ('Set of water colours') water colour paint set — microbiological risk

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

Hazard

The total count of aerobic mesophilic bacteria is too high (measured value up to 600000 cfu/ml), and Pseudomonas putida is detected. There is a risk of contracting infections as the colour may come into contact with the mouth, hands or eyes. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.

Measures taken

  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Other (20/12/2016)

Product description

Set of 8 x 3-ml paint pots with caps + a paintbrush; supplied in a small case.

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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