Shoppers who have purchased the hand soap are being urged to “return it immediately” and not use it.
The Government’s Office for Product Safety and Standards warned shoppers about the potential health hazard, stating that the affected batch of hand soaps presented a “microbiological risk”.
If used on damaged skin, or if it comes into contact with eyes, the soap could cause infections or irritation.
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The affected product is the ‘Elbow Grease Heavy Duty Hand Cleaner’ from Turkey, and comes in a 500ml bottle.
The batch code impacted by the recall is 00645, and if you have purchased that you should not use the soap.
The recall announcement on the Government website says: “The affected batch presents a microbiological risk as it is contaminated with aerobic mesophilic bacteria.
“The product has been recalled from end users.
“The affected batch presents a microbiological risk as it is contaminated with aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured value up to 9200 cfu/g).
“If used on damaged skin, or if it comes into contact with the eyes, the product may cause infection or irritation.
“The affected batch does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.
“The product was recalled from end users by the manufacturer, 151 Products Ltd, in 2023.
“Users are advised to check the product packaging, batch number and barcode.
“If their product is part of the affected batch, consumers should return the item to their place of purchase as soon as possible.
“If you have any questions or concerns, please contact 151 Products Ltd on: +44 (0)161 839 5949.”
