Akin Fragrance-Free Mild & Gentle Hypoallergenic Shampoo 225mL

Official notice

30 Nov 2021

Last checked

30 Nov 2021

Medium riskACCC

An official ACCC notice concerns Akin Fragrance-Free Mild & Gentle Hypoallergenic Shampoo 225mL. Cosmetic products contaminated with Enterobacter gergoviae may cause significant infection or illness, especially if the user is immuno-compromised. Published 2021-11-30.

What to do now

Consumers should immediately 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.mcpher.com.au

Recall number

8ef068d7-26d2-41ac-bf32-7a3ce6c87cf0

Official notice

2021-11-30

The hazard

Cosmetic products contaminated with Enterobacter gergoviae may cause significant infection or illness, especially if the user is immuno-compromised.

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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es, AW1B01

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Affected products

Product 1

A'kin Fragrance-Free Mild & Gentle Hypoallergenic Shampoo 225mL Mild, hypoallergenic and pH balanced shampoo Product Code 1310001 Batch number AW1B01 only. No other batches are affected.

Risk / hazard

Cosmetic products contaminated with Enterobacter gergoviae may cause significant infection or illness, especially if the user is immuno-compromised.

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

medium

Recall details

Recall number

8ef068d7-26d2-41ac-bf32-7a3ce6c87cf0

Classification

Personal care products

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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