Waitrose and Sainsbury's supermarket shoppers urged to check Baylis & Harding hand wash after recall warning
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Waitrose and Sainsbury's shoppers are being urged to check their bathrooms after a Baylis & Harding hand wash product was recalled over a potential microbiological risk.
A Baylis & Harding hand wash being sold in major supermarkets is being urgently recalled - as it poses a 'microbiological risk'.
An urgent recall has been issued for the Baylis & Harding Oud, Cedar & Amber 1L Hand Wash Refill as it does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 (the ‘Cosmetics Regulation’).
Waitrose, Sainsbury's and Ocado have all issued recalls for the product after it was found that it poses a 'microbiological risk'.
Testing identified the presence of pluralibacter gergoviae, a type of anaerobic bacteria that can survive in environments with little to no oxygen.
The bacteria may lead to infection or adverse health effects, particularly in vulnerable users or those with a compromised skin barrier.
In light of this, the hand wash has been recalled by Baylis and Harding, Amazon, Ocado, Sainsbury’s, and Waitrose.
Customers who bought the product are being urged to stop using it immediately and return it to their place of purchase for a full refund.
The recall covers batch codes 6210A and 6211A of the 1 litre eco refill of oud, cedar and amber scented hand wash.
An Office for Product Safety & Standards spokesperson 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 doesn't 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."
A Sainsbury's spokesperson 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're 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 [email protected]. No other products have been affected by this issue. Baylis & Harding would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.
A Waitrose spokesperson said: "Baylis and Harding has become aware that batches of this product are outside of the microbiological specification, so it is recalling affected batches
"Don't use, package the item and return the product to your local Waitrose & Partners branch for a refund
"Contact: Waitrose Customer Care 0800 188 884, Option 4 or [email protected]. We apologise that it's been necessary to recall this product and for the inconvenience caused."
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