UK Urges Recall of Contaminated Elbow Grease Hand Soap

A popular hand soap, the Elbow Grease Heavy Duty Hand Cleaner, has been recalled in the UK due to contamination with aerobic mesophilic bacteria, posing a potential health risk. Shoppers are urged to immediately return the product, which comes in a 500ml bottle with batch code 00645, as it may cause infection or irritation if used on damaged skin or comes into contact with the eyes. The product originates from Turkey and does not meet the necessary health regulations. Consumers are advised to check their packaging for the affected batch and return it to the place of purchase. The recall was issued by the Government's Office for Product Safety and Standards, which emphasizes the microbiological risks associated with the contaminated batch. There have been no reports of injuries related to this recall as of now.