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 products targeted by the RAPEX alert system this week: a dental bleaching kit containing hydrogen peroxide in high concentration and a hair care product containing bacteria.
Teeth whitenening strips
Brand: Crest 
Name: Whitestrips
Type: 1 Hour Express, Classic Vivid, Gentle Routine, Glamorous White, Professional Effects, Supreme Flexfit, Supreme Professional
• Country of origin: United States
• Notifying country: United Kingdom
Danger: The product contains hydrogen peroxide as a bleaching substance (measured concentration up to 11.9% by weight).
Hydrogen peroxide at high concentrations causes skin irritation and is harmful if swallowed.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to retailer) : Warning consumers of the risks, Withdrawal of the product from the market
Haircare product
Brand: Gianasso 
Name: Provenzali Balsamo erboristico ai semi di lino
Batch Number: 3167, 3067, 3137, 3167, 3487, 3527, 2987
• Country of origin: Italy
• Notifying country: Italy
Danger: The product contains aerobic bacteria, yeast and moulds.
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 ordered by public authorities (to distributor): Withdrawal of the product from the market
Source
• Rapid Alert System - Weekly Reports, Report 36, European Commission, 07/09/2018.
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