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.
Original Wine Cosmetics
Bath Oil
Brand
: Manufaktura
Barcode: 8591113007038
Batch: 1 02.0819/0206
Expiration date: 08/2013
Country of origin : Czech Republic
Notifying country: Germany
Danger: The product poses a health risk because the liquid contains 3.0 g/100 g of anionic tenside which, if swallowed, may cause aspiration pneumonia. Due to its characteristic form, appearance and packaging, consumers may mistake the product for foodstuffs and therefore swallow the liquid. The product does not comply with the Directive 87/357/EEC on products which, appearing to be other than they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers.
Measures adopted
: Withdrawal of the product from the market.
Original Beer Cosmetics
Beer Shower Gel
Brand
: Manufaktura
Barcode: 8591113005898
Batch: 1 20.07.11/216
Expiration date: 07/2014
Country of origin : Czech Republic
Notifying country: Germany
Danger: The product poses a health risk because the liquid contains 5.9 g/100 g of anionic tenside which, if swallowed, may cause aspiration pneumonia. Due to its characteristic form, appearance and packaging, consumers may mistake the product for foodstuffs and therefore swallow the liquid. The product does not comply with the Directive 87/357/EEC on products which, appearing to be other than they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers.
Measures adopted
: Withdrawal of the product from the market.
Original Wine Cosmetics
Shower Oil
Brand
: Manufaktura
Barcode: 8591113007007
Batch: 26.05.11/157
Expiration date: 05/2014
Country of origin : Czech Republic
Notifying country: Germany
Danger: The product poses a health risk because the liquid contains 5.6 g/100 g of anionic tenside which, if swallowed, may cause aspiration pneumonia. Due to its characteristic form, appearance and packaging, consumers may mistake the product for foodstuffs and therefore swallow the liquid. The product does not comply with the Directive 87/357/EEC on products which, appearing to be other than they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers.
Measures adopted : Withdrawal of the product from the market.
Original Beer Cosmetics
Beer Hair Shampoo
Brand
: Manufaktura
Barcode: 8591113006055
Batch: 02.08.11/242
Expiration date: 08/2014
Country of origin : Czech Republic
Notifying country: Germany
Danger: The product poses a health risk because the liquid contains 5.4 g/100 g of anionic tenside which, if swallowed, may cause aspiration pneumonia. Due to its characteristic form, appearance and packaging, consumers may mistake the product for foodstuffs and therefore swallow the liquid. The product does not comply with the Directive 87/357/EEC on products which, appearing to be other than they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers.
Measures adopted : Withdrawal of the product from the market.
Original Wine Cosmetics
Wine Shampoo
Brand
: Manufaktura
Barcode: 8591113009339
Batch: 1 02.08 10/0206
Expiration date: 08/2013
Country of origin : Czech Republic
Notifying country: Germany
Danger: The product poses a health risk because the liquid contains 6.7 g/100 g of anionic tenside which, if swallowed, may cause aspiration pneumonia. Due to its characteristic form, appearance and packaging, consumers may mistake the product for foodstuffs and therefore swallow the liquid. The product does not comply with the Directive 87/357/EEC on products which, appearing to be other than they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers.
Measures adopted : Withdrawal of the product from the market.
