Skin Food Body Butter
Skin Food Body Butter was recalled on 16 April 2021 under EU Safety Gate alert A11/00024/21. Cuts risk reported by Germany. Glass fragments may be left on the bottom of the glass jar.
| Alert Number | A11/00024/21 |
| Brand | Weleda |
| Category | Cosmetics |
| Risk Type | Cuts |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | Nr. 6391, PZN 14026434 (D), PZN 4828782 (A) |
| Published | 16 April 2021 |
Risk Description
Glass fragments may be left on the bottom of the glass jar. Users may inadvertently take them and risk cuts on the skin (hands, body). The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 25/03/2021Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: 25/03/2021Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 26/03/2021Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Dark green round glass jar, green paper label with inscription printed in white, white plastic screw-on lid, content 150 ml, date of manufacture 26.05.2020
🩸 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a cuts hazard related to Skin Food Body Butter.
About this risk
This product has sharp edges, pointed parts, or fragile components that can break and cause cuts or lacerations.
Recommended action
Stop using the product. Inspect it for sharp edges or broken parts. If someone is cut, clean and bandage the wound. Seek medical attention for deep cuts.
Who is at risk?
All users, especially young children who may not recognise sharp edges.