Essence CAMOUFLAGE+ MATT concealer – Shade 50
- Affected
- Camouflage+ Matt Concealer covering liquid concealer with matt finish in a tube container in shade 50, ”warm toast”. The tube is transparent showing the product within and has a rounded black lid, with a circular white sticker on it.
- The problem
- The product presents risk of microbiological contamination with the bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which can cause infections in humans, particularly people who are immunocompromised.
- What to do
- The product has been recalled from end users. Owners should cease use of the product immediately.
Product information
| Type | Cosmetics – concealer |
|---|---|
| Barcode | 4059729218094 |
| Batch numbers | 0DBCA and 0DBCB |
| Country of Origin | Italy |
| Product description | Camouflage+ Matt Concealer covering liquid concealer with matt finish in a tube container in shade 50, ”warm toast”. The tube is transparent showing the product within and has a rounded black lid, with a circular white sticker on it. |
| Product Report and Image | Link to Product Image and PDF |
Hazard
The product has been recalled due to microbiological contamination of the product with the bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which can cause infections, particularly people who are immunocompromised. This is limited to the listed batch numbers.
The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.
Corrective action
The product has been recalled from end users. Owners should cease use of the product immediately.
For products purchased from Wilko, please access the following webpage for further information: https://www.wilko.com/en-uk/product-recalls.
For products purchased from other distributors, contact them to request redress and further instructions.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2306-0079
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 28 June 2023. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.