Two batches of the Baylis & Harding Oud, Cedar & Amber 1L Hand Wash Refill have been recalled.
Popular hand wash sold in Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Ocado urgently recalled
A popular supermarket hand wash is being urgently recalled over a microbiological risk with users warned: “Stop using immediately.”
Two batches of the Baylis & Harding Oud, Cedar & Amber 1L Hand Wash Refill have been recalled. The Office for Product Safety and Standards said: “The product presents a microbiological risk as testing identified the presence of Pluralibacter gergoviae.
“Corrective action: The products have been recalled from end users by Baylis and Harding, Amazon, Ocado, Sainsbury’s, and Waitrose.” The product description reads: “1 litre eco refill of oud, cedar and amber scented hand wash. The product was sold via Ocado, Sainsbury’s, and Waitrose.”
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The items have batch codes of 6210A and 6211A. The batch number is printed on the base of the pouch, the OPSS has said.
The Labour Party government website said: “The product presents a microbiological risk as testing identified the presence of Pluralibacter gergoviae.
“Contamination with this microorganism may lead to infection or adverse health effects, particularly in vulnerable users or those with a compromised skin barrier.
“The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 (the ‘Cosmetics Regulation’).
“The products have been recalled from end users by Baylis and Harding, Amazon, Ocado, Sainsbury’s, and Waitrose.
“Consumers should stop using the product immediately and return it to their place of purchase for redress.”
Sainsbury’s said: “Baylis & Harding are recalling the above product due to some batches of this product being outside of the microbiological specification. Batch numbers of the affected products are: 6210A and 6211A, this is printed on the base of the pouch.
“We are asking customers that have purchased the above product not to use it and to return the product to their nearest Sainsbury’s store, where they will receive a full refund.
“For further details or if you have any questions, please contact us at quality@bayhar.com
“No other products have been affected by this issue. Baylis & Harding would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.”
