Soap bubble set - HELLO KITTY DIP & SQUEEZE BUBBLES
| Alert Number | 0954/10 |
| Brand | SANRIO License |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Microbiological |
| Notifying Country | Italy |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Barcode 8001478843535; REF. HDG 84353 |
| Published | 25 June 2010 |
Risk Description
The product poses a microbiological risk because the microbial count of aerobic mesophilic bacteria is 4.8×104 CFU/ml. The water-based solution also contains:- Pseudomonas spp (P. fluorescens);- Pseudomonas putida (opportunistic pathogens); - Gram-negative bacteria, indicating the possible presence of enteric bacteria.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
The product is a container of soap solution, made of clear pink plastic with a blue heart-shaped sticker with a picture of "Hello Kitty" on the front; the cap is made of clear blue plastic. The toy wand representing "Hello Kitty" and used for blowing soap bubbles is included in the package. The packaging containing both articles is made of clear plastic and light pink cardboard decorated with stylised flowers within circles in different shades of pink.