100 % Pflanzen Haarfarbe

Microbiological Cosmetics Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: 100 % Pflanzen Haarfarbe
Alert NumberA12/0244/14
BrandSante
CategoryCosmetics
Risk TypeMicrobiological
Notifying CountryFinland
Country of OriginGermany
Model Number1) Strawberry Blonde2) Nut Brown
Published14 February 2014

Risk Description

null The products pose a microbiological risk due to the excessive presence of mesophilic aerobic microorganisms (1) 90 000 cfu/g 2) 370 000 cfu/g), which may impair the quality of the products and cause health risks to consumers. Moreover, the presence of Enterobacter cloacae was detected in the 'Nut Brown' hair dye, which may cause infections in damaged skin.The products do not comply with the Cosmetic Product Regulation.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 02/12/2013

Product Description

1) 100 % herbal hair colour (powder) packed in a yellow and white cardboard box.2) 100 % herbal hair colour (powder) packed in a brown and white cardboard box.

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