Cotton buds · Microbiological
Product: Cotton buds · Boots · 5045094290550.
Category: Cosmetics · United Kingdom
Hazard: The product poses a chemical risk because the cotton is contaminated with pseudomonas aeruginosa, an opportunistic gram negative pathogen which could cause infection when in contact with mucous membranes or broken skin in those with depressed or compromised immune systems.
Official action: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other Category of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the manufacturer.Date of entry into force: Unknown