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Missguided Right Now Brow Thickening Brow Gel recalled over microbial contamination

Microbial contamination

Product recall for Missguided Right Now Brow Thickening Brow Gel presenting a microbiological risk due to contamination.

  • Missguided Right Now Brow Thickening Brow Gel: photo from the OPSS notice of 7 Jan 2022
    Product image from the OPSS safety notice

Check your product

Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.

10 identifiers listed for this notice.

  • Missguided Right Now Brow Thickening Brow Gel

    Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
    • 52670D39
    • 52670D40
    • 52670D51
    • 54954D39
    • 52673D40
    • 54957D40
    ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
    • Light 01
    • Medium 02
    • Dark 03
    • Super Dark 04

What to do now

Tests found microorganisms in Missguided Right Now Brow Thickening Brow Gel that should not be there.

  1. Stop using it.
  2. Do not apply it to broken skin or near the eyes.
  3. Contact the business or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
  4. Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.

Why it matters. Contaminated cosmetics and household products can cause skin, eye and other infections, especially in people with weakened immune systems or broken skin.

If someone has been hurt

Look out for

  • redness, swelling or soreness where it was used
  • eye irritation

Get help urgently

  • signs of infection with a high temperature — speak to your GP or NHS 111

This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.

Refunds, repairs and replacements

Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.

If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.

From the official notice

Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2201-0020). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Product recall for Missguided Right Now Brow Thickening Brow Gel presenting a microbiological risk due to contamination.

The risk

The product presents a microbiological risk as the product has been contaminated and may not meet legal quality standards. Some customers may experience a reaction.

The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.

Action taken

The product has been recalled from end users.

Advice to consumers

The product has been recalled from end users.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2201-0020

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards

Product description

5g eyebrow gel in light pink contained with white lid.

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Questions

Why has Missguided Right Now Brow Thickening Brow Gel been recalled?

Tests found microorganisms in Missguided Right Now Brow Thickening Brow Gel that should not be there. Contaminated cosmetics and household products can cause skin, eye and other infections, especially in people with weakened immune systems or broken skin.

How do I know if my product is affected?

Compare the batch code and model on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.

What should I do now?

Stop using it. Do not apply it to broken skin or near the eyes.

Can I get a refund or a repair?

Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.

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