[Recalled] Toothpaste — The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 3.5 g/100 g of diethylene… | EU Safety Gate 2008-01-25
A safety authority has issued a recall or warning for this item. The confirmed facts from the source notice are laid out below.
Recall details
| Product | Toothpaste |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Dr. Cool |
| Category | Cosmetics |
| Issuing authority | EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) |
| Reference | 0032/08 |
| Country of notice | Germany |
| Risk level | Serious risk |
| Hazard type | Chemical |
| Notice date | 25 January 2008 |
Why it was recalled
According to the EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) notice, the identified hazard is: The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 3.5 g/100 g of diethylene glycol (DEG). In view of the product's intended use, as well as the fact that it will probably be used by young children, the toothpaste's DEG content leads to it being considered likely to endanger health.
This recall concerns Cosmetics products distributed in Germany 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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