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🧸 Product CZ January 27, 2023

Shirley May — Pure Feelings pour femme

Eau de toilette intended for women, perfume atomizer

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Shirley May — Pure Feelings pour femme
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Cosmetics
Hazard
The product contains Benzyl salicylate (measured value up to 0.028% by weight) but this is not indicated on the label. Benzyl salicylate can induce allergic reactions in sensitive people.
Origin
United Arab Emirates

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Retailer) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 6295124006906
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1325 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
119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 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 perfume called Shirley May — Pure Feelings pour femme. It has a chemical called benzyl salicylate that is not listed on the label.

What's happening? The perfume has benzyl salicylate in it. This chemical can cause allergic reactions in some people.

Does this affect me? If you use this perfume and have sensitive skin, you might be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the perfume and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel any skin reactions.

🤖 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.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: The product contains Benzyl salicylate (measured value up to 0.028% by weight) but this is not indicated on the label. Benzyl salicylate can induce allergic reactions in sensitive people. · Origin: United Arab Emirates

First published
January 27, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10007670

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What is this product recall alert about?
Shirley May — Pure Feelings pour femme. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: The product contains Benzyl salicylate (measured value up to 0.028% by weight) but this is not indicated on the label. Benzyl salicylate can induce allergic reactions in sensitive people. · Origin: United A...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 27, 2023 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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