The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Elbow Grease Heavy Duty Hand Cleaner
Type
Cosmetics - Hand Cleaner
Brand
Elbow Grease
Item number
EG73
Barcode
5053249248059
Affected batch
00645
Country of origin
Turkey
Product description
A 500 ml clear plastic bottle with red lid containing yellow hand cleansing gel
Hazard
The affected batch presents a microbiological risk as it is contaminated with aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured value up to 9200 cfu/g). If used on damaged skin, or if it comes into contact with the eyes, the product may cause infection or irritation.
The affected batch does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.
Corrective action
The product was recalled from end users by the manufacturer, 151 Products Ltd, in 2023.
Users are advised to check the product packaging, batch number and barcode. If their product is part of the affected batch, consumers should return the item to their place of purchase as soon as possible.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact 151 Products Ltd on: +44 (0)161 839 5949.
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