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Elbow grease heavy duty hand cleaner

OPSS (UK) · 2025-03-21 · United KingdomProduct Recall
Issuing authority
OPSS (UK)
Alert date
2025-03-21
Country of alert
United Kingdom
Alert level
Product Recall
Alert type
Product recall
Barcode (EAN/GTIN)
5053249248059
Brand on record
Elbow Grease

What the authority reported

The affected batch presents a microbiological risk as it is contaminated with aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured value up to 9200 cfu/g). If used on damaged skin, or if it comes into contact with the eyes, the product may cause infection or irritation. The affected batch does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.

What to do

Follow the instructions in the official notice — recall remedies (refund, repair, replacement, or disposal) are defined by the issuing authority and the responsible business, and they differ per recall. Do not rely on summaries, including this one.

Verify at the source: OPSS (UK) — official record →
Record last checked against the registry on 2026-06-05.

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Same barcode in other registries

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