You may have them in your cupboards. Maybe, you use them, still. Beware: they are dangerous, illegal, harmful… and are the subject of a recall or ban by the European sanitary authorities. Underneath, you may find all the cosmetic product targeted by the RAPEX alert system this week: a baby washing gel and hair products (henna and cleansing powder) contaminated with bacteria.
Baby all-over wash
Brand: Urtekram 
Name: All-over wash - No Perfume Baby
Batch number: 900 906
Barcode: 5765228835937
Type: 83593
• Country of origin: Denmark
• Notifying country: Finland
Risk type: bacteriological
The product contains aerobic mesophilic microorganisms (measured value: 31000 cfu/g) If used on damaged skin, or if it comes into contact with the eyes, the product may cause infection or irritation.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation and the relevant European Standard EN ISO 17516.
Measures ordered by public authoritiess (to distributor): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Henna
Brand: Ayumi Naturals 
Name: 100% Pure (Mehandi) Henna Powder
Batch number: 933 TB
Barcode: 5025042017026
• Country of origin: India
• Notifying country: Ireland
Risk type: bacteriological
The product contains an excessive amount of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured values: 40 000 cfu/g). If used on damaged skin, or if it comes into contact with the eyes, the product may cause infection or irritation.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken by economic operators: destruction of the product (by retailer).
Hair care product
Brand: Ayumi Naturals 
Name: Shikakai Powder 100% Natural Hair Cleanser
Batch number: 1002 TB
Barcode: 5025042016111
• Country of origin: Unknown
• Notifying country: Ireland
Risk type: bacteriological
The product contains an excessive amount of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured values: 9500 cfu/g). If used on damaged skin, or if it comes into contact with the eyes, the product may cause infection or irritation.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken by economic operators: destruction of the product (by retailer).
Source
•Rapid Alert System - Weekly Reports, Rapport 30, European Comission, 26/07/2019
