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VILLA GIOCATTOLI Helios Gormiti soap bubble toy — microbiological risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskMicrobiologicalJul 19, 2019
Photo from the official notice: VILLA GIOCATTOLI Helios Gormiti soap bubble toy — microbiological risk
Photo from the official notice: VILLA GIOCATTOLI Helios Gormiti soap bubble toy — microbiological risk

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

Hazard

The soap solution of the toy contains mesophilic aerobic bacteria (measured quantity 1200000 cfu/ml) and the presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa has been detected. There is a risk of contracting infections as the solution may come into contact with the mouth, hands and 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 (22/05/2019)
  • Import rejected at border — Importer (18/06/2019)

Product description

Plastic container of soap bubble solution.

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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