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🧸 Product CZ July 19, 2024

Palmolive — Balanced & Mild, with chamomile & vitamin E

Bar of soap, 90 g.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Palmolive — Balanced & Mild, with chamomile & vitamin E
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Cosmetics
Hazard
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl)propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA can damage the reproductive system, harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitization.
Origin
Türkiye

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Retailer) Recall of the product from end users
Barcode (GTIN): 8693495033770
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 785 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
118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a liquid soap called Palmolive Balanced & Mild. It has chamomile and vitamin E.

What's happening? The soap contains a chemical that is not allowed in cosmetics. This chemical may harm the reproductive system, unborn babies, and skin.

Does this affect me? If you used this soap in the Czech Republic, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the soap. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice.

🤖 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)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Palmolive
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl)propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA can damage the reproductive system, harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitization. · Origin: Türkiye

First published
July 19, 2024
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10013789

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Palmolive — Balanced & Mild, with chamomile & vitamin E. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl)propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA can damage the reproductive system, harm the health...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 19, 2024 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Czechia.
▸ 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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