SANRIO License soap bubble set - hello kitty dip & squeeze bubbles — microbiological risk

Hazard

The product poses a microbiological risk because the microbial count of aerobic mesophilic bacteria is 4.8×104 CFU/ml. The water-based solution also contains:- Pseudomonas spp (P. fluorescens);- Pseudomonas putida (opportunistic pathogens); - Gram-negative bacteria, indicating the possible presence of enteric bacteria.

Measures taken

• Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

The product is a container of soap solution, made of clear pink plastic with a blue heart-shaped sticker with a picture of "Hello Kitty" on the front; the cap is made of clear blue plastic. The toy wand representing "Hello Kitty" and used for blowing soap bubbles is included in the package. The packaging containing both articles is made of clear plastic and light pink cardboard decorated with stylised flowers within circles in different shades of pink.