Product Recall: Essence CAMOUFLAGE+ MATT concealer - Shade 50 (2306-0079)

Product recall for Essence Concealer presenting a risk of microbiological contamination.

Summary

Product: Essence CAMOUFLAGE+ MATT concealer - Shade 50

Hazard: The product presents risk of microbiological contamination with the bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which can cause infections in humans, particularly people who are immunocompromised.

Corrective action: Recall of the product from end users

Product information

Type Cosmetics – concealer
Barcode 4059729218094 
Batch numbers 0DBCA and 0DBCB 
Country of Origin Italy
Product description Camouflage+ Matt Concealer covering liquid concealer with matt finish in a tube container in shade 50, ”warm toast”. The tube is transparent showing the product within and has a rounded black lid, with a circular white sticker on it.
Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF

Hazard

The product has been recalled due to microbiological contamination of the product with the bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which can cause infections, particularly people who are immunocompromised. This is limited to the listed batch numbers.

The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.

Corrective action

The product has been recalled from end users. Owners should cease use of the product immediately.

For products purchased from Wilko, please access the following webpage for further information: https://www.wilko.com/en-uk/product-recalls.

For products purchased from other distributors, contact them to request redress and further instructions.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2306-0079

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Updates to this page

Published 28 June 2023