United KingdomWhat's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Mitchum 48-hour 100ml Roll-On Antiperspirant and Deodorant presenting a health risk.
Type: Cosmetics – Anti-Perspirant
Product identifiers: Mitchum Women’s Roll on 100ml available in fragrances Powder Fresh, Shower Fresh, Unscented, Pure Fresh and Flower Fresh. Mitchum Men’s Roll on 100ml available in fragrances Ice Fresh, Clean Control and Sport
Affected batches: Please see list on linked PDF.
Country of Origin: South Africa
Product Description: Mitchum Women’s and Men’s 48-hour roll-on anti-perspirant supplied in light and dark green plastic packaging and brightly coloured labelling.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2510-0007
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
The hazard
Following a manufacturing process change affecting a raw material used in select batches, there have been reports of consumers receiving adverse effects when used, including in particular skin irritation.
What to do
The product has been withdrawn from the market. Distributors and retailers are advised to check their stock, and ensure affected units are withdrawn from sale immediately.
Owners of affected batches who are experiencing issues are advised to stop using the product immediately and cease use of further antiperspirants until irritation subsides.
Affected consumers should contact Mitchum to register for a refund. The Mitchum website is available at the following link: https://www.mitchum.co.uk/roll-on-faqs.php
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Office for Product Safety and Standards, collected from Office for Product Safety and Standards. Check the original before you act on it.
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