[Recalled] Toothpaste — This product poses a microbiological risk because if the presence of germs resp… | 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 | UFSBD, MSA and LANG |
| Category | Cosmetics |
| Issuing authority | EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) |
| Reference | 0953/07 |
| Country of notice | France |
| Risk level | Serious risk |
| Hazard type | Microbiological |
| Notice date | 21 September 2007 |
| Model / type | - UFSBD mint-flavoured fluoride toothpaste, - UFSBD strawberry-flavoured fluoride toothpaste, - MSA mint-flavoured toothpaste, - LANG Green Tea Toothpaste. |
Why it was recalled
According to the EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) notice, the identified hazard is: This product poses a microbiological risk because if the presence of germs responsible for opportunistic infections, thus posing a potential risk of local infection of the gums, of the oral cavity and possible digestive infection in immunosuppressed individuals.Bacterial contamination:- total number of revivable mesophilic aerobic microorganisms: average: 4,2.106 bacteria per gram (norm: less than or equal to 103 ufc per gram).Identification: Klebsiella oxytocaPresence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa (norm: absent).
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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