2023.06.30 Recall: Essence - Camouflage Matt Concealer Shade 50

30 June 2023

The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.

Product
Essence Camouflage Matt Concealer - Shade 50

Type
Cosmetics - Concealer

Country of origin
Italy

Product description
Camouflage Matt Concealer covering liquid concealer with matt finish in a tube container in shade 50, "warm toast". The tube is transparent showing the product within and has a rounded black lid, with a circular white sticker on it.

Essence concealer

Barcode
4059729218094

Batch numbers
0DBCA and 0DBCB

Hazard
The product has been recalled due to microbiological contamination of the product with the bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which can cause infections, particularly people who are immunocompromised. This is limited to the listed batch numbers.

The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.

Corrective action
The product has been recalled from end users. Owners should cease use of the product immediately.

Further information about the recall can be found on the Wilko website.

For products purchased from other distributors, contact them to request redress and further instructions.

Full notice