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🧸 Product DE AT EE SK May 13, 2022

Weleda — Baby Pflegeöl Parfümfrei / Baby Oil frangrance free Calendula

Baby care oil with calendula.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Weleda — Baby Pflegeöl Parfümfrei / Baby Oil frangrance free Calendula
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Microbiological
Category
Cosmetics
Hazard
The product may have been contaminated with residual/condensing water droplets during bottling. This could lead to the growth of micro-organisms and pose a risk of skin infection, in particularly to sensitive consumers, in particular babies and young children, or individuals with a weakened immune system.
Origin
Switzerland

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Other: Immediate blocking of the potentially affected product.
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Other: The existing equipment at Weleda AG in Switzerland is not being used again.
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
Barcode (GTIN): 4001638096560
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1583 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 Weleda Baby Oil (no scent). It is a skin-care product for babies.

What's happening? Some bottles may have water drops inside. This can let germs grow and cause skin infections.

Does this affect me? Babies, young children, or people with weak immune systems are at risk in Germany, Austria, Estonia, or Slovakia.

What should I do? Stop using the oil. 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)
Weleda
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Microbiological · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: The product may have been contaminated with residual/condensing water droplets during bottling. This could lead to the growth of micro-organisms and pose a risk of skin infection, in particularly to sensitive consumers, in particular babies and young children, or individuals with a weakened immune system. · Origin: Switzerland

First published
May 13, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10006068

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

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Weleda — Baby Pflegeöl Parfümfrei / Baby Oil frangrance free Calendula. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Microbiological · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: The product may have been contaminated with residual/condensing water droplets during bottling. This could lead to the growth of micro-organisms and pose a risk of skin infection, in particularl...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 13, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Austria, Estonia, and Slovakia.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ 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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