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🧸 Product PT January 6, 2017

VICCO — The Original Vicco Vajradanti Herbal Toothpaste

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
VICCO — The Original Vicco Vajradanti Herbal Toothpaste
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Microbiological
Category
Cosmetics
Hazard
The total count of aerobic mesophilic bacteria in the toothpaste is too high (measured value up to 187500 cfu/g), and mould and yeast has been detected (measured value 3000 cfu/g). There is a risk of contracting infectio
Origin
India
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72 days in total
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What is this? This is a herbal toothpaste called VICCO. It may have too many germs in it.

What's happening? Tests found too many bacteria and some mold in the toothpaste. This could make people sick.

Does this affect me? If you used this toothpaste in Portugal, you might be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it now. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Microbiological · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: The total count of aerobic mesophilic bacteria in the toothpaste is too high (measured value up to 187500 cfu/g), and mould and yeast has been detected (measured value 3000 cfu/g). There is a risk of contracting infectio · Origin: India

First published
January 6, 2017
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/241858

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VICCO — The Original Vicco Vajradanti Herbal Toothpaste. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Microbiological · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: The total count of aerobic mesophilic bacteria in the toothpaste is too high (measured value up to 187500 cfu/g), and mould and yeast has been detected (measured value 3000 cfu/g). There is a risk of...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 6, 2017 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Portugal.
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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