The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Mitchum 48-hour 100ml Roll-On Antiperspirant and Deodorant
Type
Cosmetics - Anti-Perspirant
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.
Product identifiers
Mitchum Women's Roll on 100 ml available in fragrances Powder Fresh, Shower Fresh, Unscented, Pure Fresh and Flower Fresh. Mitchum Men's Roll on 100 ml available in fragrances Ice Fresh, Clean Control and Sport
Affected batches
Please see full notice below.
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.
Corrective action
The product has been withdrawn from the market. Distributors and retailers are advised to check their stock, and ensure affected units are withdrawn from sale immediately.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. For further information, please visit the Mitchum website.
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