Toothpaste
Toothpaste was recalled on 24 August 2007 under EU Safety Gate alert 0845/07. Health risk / other risk reported by United Kingdom. Presence of diethylene glycol (DEG) in the toothpaste is 1.
| Alert Number | 0845/07 |
| Brand | Gilchrist & Soames |
| Category | Cosmetics |
| Risk Type | Health risk / other |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Recall concerns Gilchrist & Soames Toothpaste/Dentifrice (SKU #U001H300). 18 ml/0.65 oz tube supplied in the last 12 months. |
| Published | 24 August 2007 |
Risk Description
Presence of diethylene glycol (DEG) in the toothpaste is 1.2%, which may pose a health risk to consumers.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the producerDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
18ml/0.65 oz tube labelled “Gilchrist & Soames Toothpaste/Dentifrice”. The back of the tube lists the ingredients and the words “Manufactured in China” and “Distributed by Gilchrist & Soames”. The toothpaste is packaged singly and is sometime included in dental kits with a toothbrush.
🏥 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a health risk / other hazard related to Toothpaste.
About this risk
This product poses a health risk that does not fall neatly into a single category. It may involve multiple hazards or an unusual safety concern identified by authorities.
Recommended action
Stop using the product and follow any specific instructions from the recall notice. Contact the manufacturer or your national consumer protection authority for more details.
Who is at risk?
All consumers who have purchased this product.