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SR/03129/25

Shower gel

Kneipp · Aroma-Pflegedusche Lebensfreude

CosmeticsMicrobiological
Country of origin
Germany
Notifying country
Germany
Counterfeit
No
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What is the danger

The product is contaminated with the bacteria Burkholderia cepacia, which may potentially cause illness in some consumers, particularly those with a weakened immune system.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken

  1. Recall of the product from end users Voluntary measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 14 August 2025
  2. Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 14 August 2025

Product

Description
Shower gel, advertised for personal hygiene, 200 ml.
Packaging
Plastic tube.
Brand
Kneipp
Barcode
4008233114781
Batch
250691725069182506919

Original source

Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.

Alert number
SR/03129/25 ↗
Weekly report
Report-2025-36
Published
28 August 2025
Modified
8 September 2025

© European Union, Safety Gate · https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10095738

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