High Bacteria Counts in Recalled Grooming Products

by Barbara McPherson | May 14, 2009 at 09:37 am

91 views | 0 Recommendations | 0 comments

Two personal grooming products have been recalled from the Canadian market because of high numbers of bacteria.

1. Asquith & Somerset Coconut Cream Body Moisterizer

This recall involves Coconut Cream All Over Body Moisturizer, sold under the brand name "Asquith & Somerset". The moisturizer was sold in a brown 250ml (8.5 fl.oz.) shallow container and can be identified by the lot number AA005 and the UPC code 639136675907.

Marketed by Winners Merchants International.
Manufactured in South Africa.
Fewer than 1 000 units sold.

2. Restore and Rejuvenate Eye Cream

This recall involves Restore and Rejuvenate Eye Cream, sold in 15ml (0.5 oz) and 30ml (1 oz) containers. The recalled product can be identified by UPC code 832726000169.

Marketed at Whole Foods, Choices markets, online at

www.liferoot.com.

Manufactured in British Columbia
Fewer than 500 sold.

Hazard: The bacteria in these two products can cause infections particularly to those with lowered immune systems.
Remedy: Throw the product into the household garbage.