A’kin Mild & Gentle Shampoo Fragrance Free & Hypoallergenic 500mL

Official notice

7 Oct 2022

Last checked

7 Oct 2022

High riskACCC

An official ACCC notice concerns A’kin Mild & Gentle Shampoo Fragrance Free & Hypoallergenic 500mL. Cosmetic products contaminated with Enterobacter gergoviae may cause infection or illness, especially if the user has a weakened immune system (immunocompromised). Published 2022-10-07.

What to do now

Consumers should stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice. For further information, consumers can contact McPherson's Customer Service on 1800 651 146 or visit www.mcphersons.com.au

Recall number

e0546787-70b7-4f03-a119-2b9fa43fdf18

Official notice

2022-10-07

The hazard

Cosmetic products contaminated with Enterobacter gergoviae may cause infection or illness, especially if the user has a weakened immune system (immunocompromised).

How to check if you're affected

Compare the product name and identifiers below with the item you own. Follow the official notice if they match.

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Affected products

Product 1

A’kin Mild & Gentle Shampoo Fragrance Free & Hypoallergenic 500mL Batch number AW2D01 only. No other batched are affected.

Risk / hazard

Cosmetic products contaminated with Enterobacter gergoviae may cause infection or illness, especially if the user has a weakened immune system (immunocompromised).

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

AU · Australia

Affected area 1

AU · Australia

Source & status

Source

Tier

beta

Category

BEAUTY

Classification

Personal care products

App estimate

high

Recall details

Recall number

e0546787-70b7-4f03-a119-2b9fa43fdf18

Classification

Personal care products

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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