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Bubble bath - Bath Bubbly Carbonated Bubble Bath

Chemical Other - Food-imitating products Serious risk

Bubble bath - Bath Bubbly Carbonated Bubble Bath was recalled on 26 June 2009 under EU Safety Gate alert 0854/09. Chemical risk reported by Germany. The tensides in the product pose a risk of serious damage to health because users may confuse the product with a foodstuff, taking it into the mouth and swallowing it.

Photo of recalled product: Bubble bath - Bath Bubbly Carbonated Bubble Bath
Alert Number0854/09
BrandGet Fresh Cosmetics
CategoryOther - Food-imitating products
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginUnited Kingdom
Model Number5 037028 244821
Published26 June 2009

Risk Description

The tensides in the product pose a risk of serious damage to health because users may confuse the product with a foodstuff, taking it into the mouth and swallowing it. The possible damage to health includes aspiration pneumonia (following inhalation of vomit), which can be fatal.The product does not comply with the Directive 87/357/EEC on products which, appearing to be other than they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Green glass bottle resembling a champagne bottle; neck covered with golden-coloured metal foil (which must be removed before the bottle is opened for the first time); stopper: plastic cork secured with a wire collar; diameter of opening: approximately 2 cm, no dispensing aperture.

🧪 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a chemical hazard related to Bubble bath - Bath Bubbly Carbonated Bubble Bath.

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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