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Shaving Kit in White Box sold by Out of Eden — microbiological risk

UK OPSSHigh riskMicrobiologicalJan 12, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Shaving Kit in White Box sold by Out of Eden — microbiological risk

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Hazard

The product presents a microbiological risk as the bacteria Burkholderia Vietnamiensis has been identified within the shaving cream. This could present a risk to vulnerable people with health issues. The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.

Remedy

Recall of the product from end users. For more information, please see: https://www.outofeden.co.uk/products/1202/shaving-kit-in-white-box

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

10g tube of shaving cream within a complimentary shaving kit for hotels (small white cardboard box including a disposable razor and shaving cream)

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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