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ARTOYS 24 COLOR FINGER PAINT finger paint kit — microbiological risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskMicrobiologicalJul 20, 2018
Photo from the official notice: ARTOYS 24 COLOR FINGER PAINT finger paint kit — microbiological risk
Photo from the official notice: ARTOYS 24 COLOR FINGER PAINT finger paint kit — microbiological risk
Photo from the official notice: ARTOYS 24 COLOR FINGER PAINT finger paint kit — microbiological risk

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

Hazard

The total count of aerobic bacteria in the dark blue paint is too high (measured quantity: 4x105 cfu/ml), among which some opportunistic pathogens were detected. These bacteria represent a risk of contracting infections as the product may come in contact with open wounds, 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 — Importer (31/05/2018)

Product description

Set consisting of 24 pots of finger paints of different colours. Sold in a cardbox with a plastic window on one side.

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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