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Date
May 2009
Product Name
Asquith & Somerset Coconut Cream Body Moisturizer
Full Product Description
This recall involves Coconut Cream All Over Body Moisturizer, sold under the brand name "Asquith & Somerset". The moisturizer was sold in a brown 250ml (8.5 fl.oz.) shallow container and can be identified by the lot number AA005 and the UPC code 639136675907.
Hazard Identified
This body moisturizer contains high numbers of bacteria, including Pseudomonas putida. This bacteria is known to infect wounds and cause eye irritation. Individuals suffering from compromised immune systems are more vulnerable to infections caused by Pseudomonas putida.
Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of this recalled product.
Corrective Action
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled body moisturizer and safely dispose of it in their regular household garbage.
Number Sold
Less than 910 units of the recalled products were sold at Winners and HomeSense stores in Canada.
Time Period Sold
The recalled products were sold from December 2008 to April 2009.
Manufactured in South Africa.
Importer Winners Merchants International L.P. of Mississauga, Ontario
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