Product Recall: Essence CAMOUFLAGE+ MATT concealer - Shade 50 (2306-0079)
Product recall for Essence Concealer presenting a risk of microbiological contamination.
Summary
Product: Essence CAMOUFLAGE+ MATT concealer - Shade 50
Hazard: The product presents risk of microbiological contamination with the bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which can cause infections in humans, particularly people who are immunocompromised.
Corrective action: Recall of the product from end users
Product information
| Type | Cosmetics – concealer |
|---|---|
| Barcode | 4059729218094 |
| Batch numbers | 0DBCA and 0DBCB |
| Country of Origin | Italy |
| Product description | Camouflage+ Matt Concealer covering liquid concealer with matt finish in a tube container in shade 50, ”warm toast”. The tube is transparent showing the product within and has a rounded black lid, with a circular white sticker on it. |
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Hazard
The product has been recalled due to microbiological contamination of the product with the bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which can cause infections, particularly people who are immunocompromised. This is limited to the listed batch numbers.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.
Corrective action
The product has been recalled from end users. Owners should cease use of the product immediately.
For products purchased from Wilko, please access the following webpage for further information: https://www.wilko.com/en-uk/product-recalls.
For products purchased from other distributors, contact them to request redress and further instructions.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2306-0079
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards