Baby wipes: recall of lupilu wipes sold in Lidl
Reminder of lupilu wipes
Lidl stores, which market baby wipes from the Lupilu brand, proceed to the recall of sensitive wipes with organic olive oil as well as Bébé Comfort wipes with aloe vera extract, marketed between April 7 andJuly 15, 2020.In question: they could be contaminated by a pathogenic germ, the pluracacter gergoviae."The symptoms commonly observed in combination with Pluracacter Gergoviae infections are inflammatory reactions of the respiratory tract, skin or eyes as well as urinary tract infections" specifies 60 million consumers.In case of symptoms, contact your doctor.Also, if you have one of the lots below, it is recommended that you no longer use them and report them in store to be reimbursed.
What are the prizes concerned?
"Sensitive" baby wipes with organic olive oil
Lot number: 1 440 0 064 9831 FCODE-BARS: 4 056 489 191 681
"Comfort" baby wipes with Lot Veranuméro Aloe extract: 1 904 0 064 9840 Hcode-Barres: 4,056 489 191 674
Green number: 0 800 900 343
Which baby wipes are not recommended before three years?
Let us recall that in 2012, the National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM) had tried phenoxethanol, as a toxic curator for reproduction and development, and recommended not to use it in cosmetics intended forBaby siege such as wipes for example (given the regular use of these products), and up to 0.4 % maximum in other cosmetics for children under three years of age.Nevertheless, the European Scientific Committee for Consumer Safety (SCCS) made an opinion in 2016 specifying that phenoxyethanol used at 1% in cosmetic products was safe for health, regardless of the age group.Nevertheless, following new investigations from the National Agency, experts finally concluded that "the 2012 recommendation for the non-use of phenoxyethanol in cosmetic products intended for headquarters must be maintained.It is desirable to expand it to the wipes, which are very usually used to clean the headquarters of young children.In all other cosmetic products intended for children aged 3 or under, the maximum concentration of phenoxethanol could remain at 1%, "the ANSM said in a press release on March 20, 2019.
A labeling on baby wipes, since December 20, 2019
Following the agency's request to "include the labeling of so -called" non -rinsed "cosmetic products containing the phenoxethanol conservative agent that they cannot be used on the buttocks of children 3 years or less",manufacturers had to adapt the labeling of their products.Indeed, this new measure "taken to protect babies" is in effect since December 20, 2019.The wipes used for baby exchange are mainly concerned, as well as creams, milks or certain lotions that do not require being rinsed in the water.For other products intended for toddlers under 3 years old, "the concentration of 1% in phenoxyethanol is applicable".
What products can phenoxyethanol contain?
In 2017, the UFC-Que Choisre had drawn up a list of cosmetics for babies to avoid.Phenoxyethanol was found in particular in many products such as:
"We can also deplore that products continue to use falsely reassuring mentions, such as hypoallergenic or parabena without parabens," said UFC-Que Choisir.If the association noted some improvements by manufacturers one year after its first study, such as pampers and water cleaning wipes 'Pédiatril' d'Avène, free from phenoxyethanol.Unfortunately, these changes of formulas remain very rare.The magazine 60 million consumers had then established a list of products without rinsing which still contain phenoxyethanol.Nivea Baby, Lidl and Baby Mixa brands are affected:
Nivea Baby | Crème Hydratante Visage & Corps Soft hydrating cream Toilet milk and moisturizing toilet milk Lingettes Soft & Cream |
| Lupilu (Lidl) | Sensitive baby wipes Comfort baby wipes |
| Mixa bébé | Lingettes ultra-douces au lait de toilette |
