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Toothpaste – Dabur “Red Paste for Teeth and Gums”

Serious risk Microbiological

Published by Safety Gate 23 Mar 2021In the weekly report of 5 Mar 2021 (week 9, 2021)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 5 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Toothpaste
Brand
Dabur (2 alerts)
Brand as notified
DABUR
Name
Red Paste for Teeth and Gums
Batch numbers
  • BSL2554
  • BSL2555
(official alert record)
Batch as notified
BSL2554BSL2555
Description
Perfumed red-and-brown paste
Risk
The product is microbiologically contaminated with mesophilic aerobic bacteria, yeast and mould (measured values 10500 cfu/g). In addition, in particular Pseudomonas and aerobic spore-forming organisms were identified, hence there is a risk of contracting infections. The micro-organisms may potentially cause illness in some consumers, particularly those with a weakened immune system. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation and the relevant European standard EN 17516.
Measures
  • Destruction of the product · ordered on the retailer · from 11 Feb 2021
  • Stop of sales · ordered on the retailer · from 11 Feb 2021
  • Official securing of the packs that are still available Date of entry into force: 11/02/2021 · ordered on the retailer
  • Stop of sales · by the retailer · from 12 Feb 2021
  • Recall of the product from end users · by the retailer · from 12 Feb 2021
Notifying country
Germany
Country of origin
India
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/00281/21Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/00281/21Photo 3 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/00281/21Photo 4 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/00281/21
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert A12/00281/21
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2021-9 (XML)
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