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Baylis & Harding Goodness Hair Detangler Watermelon Burst — microbiological risk

UK OPSSSerious riskMicrobiologicalOct 22, 2021
Photo from the official notice: Baylis & Harding Goodness Hair Detangler Watermelon Burst — microbiological risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

This product poses a serious risk of microbiological contamination due to the presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa (a bacterium), infection may require prolonged hospitalization. As the product delivery mechanism is an aerosolised spray there is a risk of inhalation or contact with the eye area. The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.

Remedy

Withdrawal of the product from the market. The product has been recalled from end users.

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users
  • Withdrawal of product from market

Product description

A 200-milliliter spray bottle measuring 17.8 x16.4 x 11.8 cm.

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Other official notices (EU, U.S. or UK) with the same barcode, or the same brand and model number. Check the details: a match is a strong hint, not proof that it is the same product.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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