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EU Safety GateRecalled 2007-08-24serious risk

Toothpaste (Gilchrist & Soames)

Is my product affected?

Toothpaste

  • Brand Gilchrist & Soames

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

What happened

Gilchrist & Soames Toothpaste in 18ml/0.65 oz tubes has been recalled due to the presence of diethylene glycol (DEG) at 1.2% concentration, which may pose a health risk. The affected product is labeled "Gilchrist & Soames Toothpaste/Dentifrice" with SKU #U001H300, manufactured in China and distributed by Gilchrist & Soames. Tubes supplied within the last 12 months are included in this recall, and the toothpaste may also have been included as part of dental kits containing a toothbrush.

The manufacturer has voluntarily withdrawn the product from the market and is conducting a recall from consumers. The source document does not specify what actions affected consumers should take in response to this recall.

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

Hazard

Presence of diethylene glycol (DEG) in the toothpaste is 1.2%, which may pose a health risk to consumers.

What should I do?

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the producerDate of entry into force: Unknown

Details from the source

18ml/0.65 oz tube labelled “Gilchrist & Soames Toothpaste/Dentifrice”. The back of the tube lists the ingredients and the words “Manufactured in China” and “Distributed by Gilchrist & Soames”. The toothpaste is packaged singly and is sometime included in dental kits with a toothbrush. Model: Recall concerns Gilchrist & Soames Toothpaste/Dentifrice (SKU #U001H300). 18 ml/0.65 oz tube supplied in the last 12 months. Notifying country: United Kingdom

Source

Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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