Product Recall: Tesco Kind & Pure Facial Cleansing Wipes (2508-0021)
Product Recall for Tesco Kind & Pure Facial Cleansing Wipes presenting a serious microbiological risk.
Summary
Product: Tesco Kind & Pure Facial Cleansing Wipes
Hazard: The affected batches of these products present a microbiological risk as testing has detected the presence of Pluralibacter gergoviae.
Corrective action: Recall of the product from end users.
Product information
| Type | Cosmetics, personal care and grooming - Wipes - Personal |
|---|---|
| Brand | Tesco |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Product Description | Two types of cleansing facial wipes sold in packs of 25. |
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Affected products
| Product name | Affected batch codes |
|---|---|
| Tesco Kind & Pure 25 Facial Cleansing Wipes 163g | 5128723, 5129723, 5130723, 5123723, 5144723, 5145723, 5146723, 5163723, 5164723, 5168723, 5169723, 5188723, 5176715, 5177715 |
| Tesco Kind & Pure Radiant Facial Cleansing Wipes Vitamin C 25 Pack 159g | 5187723, 5186723, 5188723, 5154715, 5155715, 5156715 |
Hazard
The affected batches of these products present a microbiological risk as testing has detected the presence of Pluralibacter gergoviae. This makes the products potentially unsafe to use, particularly for vulnerable users or users with a compromised skin barrier.
The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.
Corrective action
The products have been recalled from end users by Tesco.
If you have purchased an affected product, please do not use it. Return your product to any Tesco store for a full refund. No receipt is required.
For further information, or for assistance in finding your nearest Tesco store, please access the Tesco recall site here: https://www.tesco.com/zones/product-recall.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2508-0021
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards