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ALWAG Echte Kartoffel Creme skin cream — microbiological risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskMicrobiologicalMay 24, 2013
Photo from the official notice: ALWAG Echte Kartoffel Creme skin cream — microbiological risk

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Hazard

The product poses a microbiological risk because it contains a high level of Pseudomonas aeruginosa (up to 60.000 cfu/g). The product also contains an aerobic mesophilic bacteria count of 2.600.000 cfu/g, which is a level higher than the guidance value of 1.000 cfu/g for this kind of product.The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC

Measures taken

  • Warning consumers of the risks — Other (28/02/2013)
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (28/02/2013)

Product description

Skin cream in a round white plastic jar with label. Part of label serves as security seal. Best-before date 09/2014

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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