{"id":117298,"date":"2026-02-07T11:45:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-07T11:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/?p=117298"},"modified":"2026-02-07T11:20:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T11:20:01","slug":"opss-recall-popular-products","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/opss-recall-popular-products\/","title":{"rendered":"OPSS Recall Update: Choking Hazards and Mercury Found in Popular Products"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Several popular consumer products, including beauty creams, bath melts, and duvet sets, have been recalled due to serious health and safety risks. The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS<\/strong>) issued the warnings this week, urging customers to stop using certain items immediately and return them for a refund. These recalls are a reminder of the potential dangers lurking in everyday products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recalls come in response to serious concerns over ingredients, manufacturing faults, and choking hazards. As consumers become more conscious of product safety, these recalls <\/strong>highlight the risks that can arise from faulty production or harmful components. The issue is particularly pressing when it involves cosmetics and children’s products, which pose risks to vulnerable groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mercury Contamination in Beauty Creams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Among the recalled products is the Faiza Beauty Cream<\/strong>, a skin-lightening product marketed in a purple box with yellow lettering. The cream, sold by Lajawab Foods Limited, was found to contain dangerously high levels of mercury<\/strong>. According to the OPSS, mercury is banned in cosmetic products due to the severe health risks it poses. Exposure to mercury can lead to a range of serious health issues, including damage to internal organs, the nervous system, and the circulatory system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mercury contamination in beauty products is not a new issue. In fact, several other similar products have faced recalls <\/a>in the past for containing excessive mercury, with consequences ranging from skin irritation to long-term organ damage. The Faiza Beauty Cream does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC<\/a>) 1223\/2009<\/strong>, a European regulation that governs the safety of cosmetic products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mercury\u2019s presence in beauty creams raises important questions about the regulation and oversight of cosmetic products. Despite regulations intended to safeguard consumers, harmful substances still occasionally make their way into products, potentially jeopardising health, especially for those who may not be aware of the risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choking Hazards in Children’s Products<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another item affected by this recall is Scotch Mystic’s<\/strong> Blackberry <\/strong>and Almond Donut Bath <\/strong>Melt, which poses a choking hazard<\/strong>. The bath product, designed to dissolve slowly in warm water as an alternative to bubble baths, is shaped like a doughnut and decorated with real sugar strands. According to the OPSS, the bath melt could be mistaken for food, particularly by young children, making it a potential choking hazard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choking is one of the leading causes of accidental injury and death in young children. Bath melts, though often marketed as a fun and indulgent way to enjoy bath time, can present dangers if not properly designed. The sugar strands on the bath melt, though likely harmless in appearance, can break apart into small pieces <\/strong>when bitten, creating a choking risk. This recall highlights the importance of considering how everyday products might be misused, particularly in households with young children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The presence of small metal pins in Asda’s Red & Pink Harlequin Super Snuggly Teddy<\/strong> Duvet Set<\/strong>, another item recalled this week, further exemplifies the risk of faulty manufacturing. According to the retailer, the duvet set may contain metal pins that could cause lacerations, especially if the pins dislodge from the fabric. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recalls serve as a reminder of the importance of vigilant product safety regulations. According to the OPSS<\/strong>, these issues arose from improper ingredients or manufacturing flaws, and consumers are being urged to return these products for a refund. While such recalls are important for consumer protection, they also highlight the ongoing challenges in ensuring the safety of mass-produced items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consumers are advised to stay alert and take immediate action if they possess any of the affected products. The OPSS continues to monitor these safety concerns to prevent further risks. As recalls become more frequent, it\u2019s clear that more stringent oversight may be needed to protect public health and ensure consumer confidence in everyday products.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has announced a series of urgent recalls, affecting popular beauty products and bath melts. These items, including a mercury-laden cream and a choking hazard bath melt, could pose serious health risks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":117300,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[44],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-117298","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33","no-featured-image-padding"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/117298","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=117298"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/117298\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":117301,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/117298\/revisions\/117301"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/117300"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=117298"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=117298"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=117298"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}