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Cosmetics — microbiological risk (0021/06)

EU Safety GateSerious riskMicrobiologicalJan 27, 2006

Hazard

Detection of contamination with the bacterium Burkholderia cepacia. This bacterium has been associated with nosocomial infections, particularly in persons with weakened immune systems. These nosocomial infections can manifest as bacteraemia, urinary tract infections, septic arthritis and respiratory infections, among others.

Measures taken

  • Prohibition of sale and withdrawal from the market ordered by authority — Other

Product description

Children mouthwash "Enjuague Bucal Fluor-Kin Infantil", 500 ml (strawberry flavour; packaging - cardboard box)Type/model: Batch X-086.

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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