[Recalled] Toothpaste — This product poses a risk of poisoning because the toothpaste contains 4.4% of… | EU Safety Gate 2007-09-21
Authorities recorded a safety problem with this product. The details below come directly from the government recall notice.
Recall details
| Product | Toothpaste |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | ACTIVE |
| Category | Cosmetics |
| Issuing authority | EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) |
| Reference | 0946/07 |
| Country of notice | Spain |
| Risk level | Serious risk |
| Hazard type | Chemical |
| Notice date | 21 September 2007 |
| Model / type | Model: ULTRA WHITE, Set bar code: 5023907026596, Toothpaste bar code: 5023907026541. |
Why it was recalled
According to the EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) notice, the identified hazard is: This product poses a risk of poisoning because the toothpaste contains 4.4% of diethylene glycol (DEG), which may pose a health risk to consumers.
This recall concerns Cosmetics products 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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