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🧸 Product IE GB March 22, 2019

Dil Se — Organic Henna Powder

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Dil Se — Organic Henna Powder
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Microbiological
Category
Cosmetics
Hazard
The product contains an excessive level of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured values up to 180,000 cfu/g) and yeast and mould (measured values up to 150 cfu/g).
Origin
Unknown
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2624 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
11 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 28, 2026
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What is this? This is a powder made from dried henna leaves sold as a natural hair dye.

What's happening? Tests show the powder has too many germs—bacteria and mould—even though it is supposed to be clean.

Does this affect me? Anyone who uses this powder on their hair or skin could get an infection.

What should I do? Stop using it now and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Microbiological · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: The product contains an excessive level of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured values up to 180,000 cfu/g) and yeast and mould (measured values up to 150 cfu/g). · Origin: Unknown

First published
March 22, 2019
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/357351

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What is this product recall alert about?
Dil Se — Organic Henna Powder. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Microbiological · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: The product contains an excessive level of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured values up to 180,000 cfu/g) and yeast and mould (measured values up to 150 cfu/g). · Origin: Unknown
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 22, 2019 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Ireland and United Kingdom.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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