[Recalled] Toothpaste — The product poses a microbiological risk because the presence of mesophilic aer… | EU Safety Gate 2008-01-18
Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.
Recall details
| Product | Toothpaste |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | COLGATE |
| Category | Cosmetics |
| Issuing authority | EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) |
| Reference | 0025/08 |
| Country of notice | Spain |
| Risk level | Serious risk |
| Hazard type | Microbiological |
| Notice date | 18 January 2008 |
Why it was recalled
According to the EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) notice, the identified hazard is: The product poses a microbiological risk because the presence of mesophilic aerobic microorganisms (10 000 ufc/g) and total enterobacteriaceae (1 600 ufc/g) was detected. These counts are higher than the reference values (<1 000 ufc/g in both cases), for which reason this toothpaste may be harmful to health.
This recall concerns Cosmetics products distributed in Spain and was recorded by EU Safety Gate (RAPEX). Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Stop using the product immediately and follow the authority's remedy (return, repair, or disposal).
Read the full official notice →
This page indexes a public government recall notice for reference. We do not sell or verify this product; always confirm the current status on the authority's official site.
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