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Body balsam - Cleo yoghurt corpo balsamo

Chemical Other - Food-imitating products Serious risk

Body balsam - Cleo yoghurt corpo balsamo was recalled on 1 February 2008 under EU Safety Gate alert 0124/08. Chemical risk reported by Slovenia. The product poses a chemical risk because it looks the same as popular milk products and it is likely that especially children will easily confuse them with foodstuffs.

Photo of recalled product: Body balsam - Cleo yoghurt corpo balsamo
Alert Number0124/08
BrandCleo
CategoryOther - Food-imitating products
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountrySlovenia
Country of OriginItaly
Model NumberEAN 8001280310614.
Published1 February 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a chemical risk because it looks the same as popular milk products and it is likely that especially children will easily confuse them with foodstuffs. Products contain substances (detergents), which can cause irritation to the respiratory tract. Nausea may also occur and possibly abdominal cramping and vomiting. Aspiration during vomiting can cause chemical pneumonia. That means this product might be danger for the health or safety of consumers especially children, according to Council Directive 87/357/EEC.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

After shower balsam, smells like apricot, packed in a 250ml plastic bottle with pictures of apricot; yogurt is written in the upper side of the product; warning signs and words on the label -it is not edible, keep away from children.

🧪 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a chemical hazard related to Body balsam - Cleo yoghurt corpo balsamo.

About this risk

This product contains prohibited or hazardous chemical substances that may cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, or long-term health effects.

Recommended action

Stop using the product immediately. Wash any skin that has come into contact with it. Keep it away from children. Return it to the retailer for a refund if possible.

Who is at risk?

Anyone who has used this product, especially children, pregnant women, and people with sensitive skin.

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