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EU Safety GateRecalled 2007-08-10serious risk

Toothpastes (Amalfi)

Is my product affected?

Toothpastes

  • Brand Amalfi

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Amalfi-Dent Classic and Amalfi-Dent Herbal toothpastes have been recalled due to the presence of diethylene glycol (DEG), a toxic substance. The Classic variety contains 3.1% DEG and comes in a white tube with red strips and an accompanying toothbrush, while the Herbal variety contains 2.9% DEG and comes in a white tube with a green strip and toothbrush. Both products are packaged in cardboard boxes with a transparent section displaying the toothbrush.

The recall was issued by authorities in Spain, and the toothpastes have been ordered withdrawn from the market. The source does not specify what remedy or actions affected consumers should take.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The notified toothpastes poses a risk of poisoning because the Amalfi-Dent Classic contains 3.1% of diethylene glycol (DEG) and the Amalfi-Dent Herbal contains 2.9% of DEG.

What should I do?

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authoritiesDate of entry into force: Unknown

Details from the source

1. The “Classic” toothpaste comes in a white tube with red strips bearing the brand name and is accompanied by a toothbrush.2. The “Herbal” toothpaste comes in a white tube with a green strip bearing the product name and brand name and is accompanied by a toothbrush.The packaging is cardboard with a transparent section showing the toothbrush.The same colours are used for the packaging as for the toothpaste tubes and the product name, brand name and quantity (100 ml) are written on the packaging. Model: 1. Amalfi-Dent Classic2. Amalfi-Dent Herbal Notifying country: Spain

Source

Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗

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