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🧸 Product FR May 15, 2026

u — gel douche mangue & passion by u 250ml

non conformite microbiologique : présence de la bactérie burkohlderia cepacia, susceptible de provoquer dans des cas exceptionnels des infections chez certaines personnes telles que les sujets immunodéprimés ou atteints de mucoviscid

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
u — gel douche mangue & passion by u 250ml
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
Do not use the product. Return it to the point of sale and destroy it. The product contains Burkholderia cepacia bacteria, which may cause infections in rare cases for people with weakened immune systems or cystic fibrosis.
Barcode (GTIN): 3256229526778
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Recall in effect
A consumer product has been flagged as dangerous in FR.
📈 Timeline
9 days active so far
May 19, 2026 May 27, 2026

What is this? This is a body-wash gel that smells like mango and passion fruit. It is made to clean skin.

What's happening? The gel has a bad bacteria called burkholderia cepacia. This can cause infections in some people.

Does this affect me? It may affect people with weak immune systems or cystic fibrosis. It is sold in France.

What should I do? Stop using the gel. Take it back to the store where you bought it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.

🤖 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

Type: hygiène-beauté · Category: cosmétiques · Hazard: autres contaminants biologiques · GTIN: 3256229526778 · non conformite microbiologique : présence de la bactérie burkohlderia cepacia, susceptible de provoquer dans des cas exceptionnels des infections chez certaines personnes telles que les sujets immunodéprimés ou atteints de mucoviscid · À faire: ne plus utiliser le produit · rapporter le produit au point de vente · détruire le produit

First published
May 15, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/22260/interne

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What is this product recall alert about?
u — gel douche mangue & passion by u 250ml. Do not use the product. Return it to the point of sale and destroy it. The product contains Burkholderia cepacia bacteria, which may cause infections in rare cases for people with weakened immune systems or cystic fibrosis.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 15, 2026 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Low risk. A low risk means harm is unlikely under normal use. The alert is informational but still worth reading.
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 rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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