Cosmetics & chemicalsmicrobiological

Make-up remover (CARREFOUR SOFT) · Lait démaquillant douceur

The product is contaminated with the bacteria Burkholderia Cepacia, which may potentially cause illness in some consumers, particularly those with a weakened immune system (e.g. hospitalized patients and people…

Read the official notice → Make-up remover
Date
2025-08-22
Country
France
Brand
CARREFOUR SOFT
Product
Make-up remover
Classification
microbiological
Category
Cosmetics & chemicals
Source
EU Safety Gate

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