Popular bath soap urgently recalled as ‘high risk’ warning issued

A popular bath product has been pulled from sale as it poses a “high” danger risk. The Office for Product Safety and Standards say the items have been withdrawn from the market as a product recall notice is issued.

Scotch Mystic’s Blackberry and Almond Donut Bath Melt present a “high risk of choking” as children or vulnerable adults could mistake it for food, according to the recall. Bath melts are commonly used instead of bubble bath, as they are designed to melt slowly in warm water. The recalled item is described as being donut shaped with real sugar strands on the top.

The OPSS warned: “The product presents a risk of choking as it is foreseeable that children or vulnerable adults could mistake it for food. Due to the composition of the product, if bitten it will disintegrate into smaller parts.

“These small parts pose a choking risk to young children, particularly those under 36 months of age who have a natural tendency to explore objects by placing them in their mouths.”

They added: “The product does not meet the requirements of the Food Imitations (Safety) Regulations 1989 or the Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on Cosmetic Products.”

In response, the product has been withdrawn from the market. Scotch Mystic sell their donut-inspired bath bombs for £4. Their product description states: “We know it’s tempting, but don’t try to eat it!”

Last week, a number of other bathroom products were issued urgent recall warnings. The Pilgrim Anti-Dandruff Shampoo and Conditioner Set has been removed from Amazon after a banned ingredient that poses a “serious chemical risk” was found.

It contains Zinc Pyrithione, which is prohibited for use in cosmetic products. The OPSS added: “It also includes the following undeclared allergens: hydroxycitronellal, hexyl cinnamal, and limonene. This could lead to consumers with sensitivities using these products and having an allergic reaction.”

Hello Sunday The One For Your Eyes SPF 50 was also recalled last week. It is sold in Boots stores across the UK and online, as well as other retailers.

All batch numbers and expiry dates are included in the recall. The recall comes after tests discovered the product failed to meet the level of SPF stated on the product label.