Cosmetics & chemicalsmicrobiological

Shower gel (Kneipp) · Aroma-Pflegedusche Lebensfreude

The product is contaminated with the bacteria Burkholderia cepacia, which may potentially cause illness in some consumers, particularly those with a weakened immune system. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic…

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Date
2025-09-05
Country
Germany
Brand
Kneipp
Product
Shower gel
Classification
microbiological
Category
Cosmetics & chemicals
Source
EU Safety Gate

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