Product recallOPSS
Shaving Kit in White Box recalled over microbial contamination
Product recall for Shaving Kit in White Box presenting a high microbiological risk due to contamination with the bacteria Burkholderia Vietnamiensis.
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.
3 identifiers listed for this notice.
Shaving Kit in White Box
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- 31032022
- 28092021
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- 1202 (internal product code)
What to do now
Tests found microorganisms in Shaving Kit in White Box that should not be there.
- Stop using it.
- Do not apply it to broken skin or near the eyes.
- Contact the business or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- 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 (2212-0217). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for Shaving Kit in White Box presenting a high microbiological risk due to contamination with the bacteria Burkholderia Vietnamiensis.
The risk
The product presents a microbiological risk as the bacteria Burkholderia Vietnamiensis has been identified within the shaving cream. This could present a risk to vulnerable people with health issues.
The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.
Action taken
Recall of the product from end users (see below for more information).
Advice to consumers
Recall of the product from end users. For more information, please see:
https://www.outofeden.co.uk/products/1202/shaving-kit-in-white-box
Additional information
PSD case number: 2212-0217
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
10g tube of shaving cream within a complimentary shaving kit for hotels (small white cardboard box including a disposable razor and shaving cream)
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Questions
Why has Shaving Kit in White Box been recalled?
Tests found microorganisms in Shaving Kit in White Box 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.
