The National Institute for Consumer the Ministry of Health. Social Policy and Equality in the network issued warning the two models shoes that were contaminated with DMF and were notified by the Department of Consumer Affairs of the Ministry of Health.
These two winter models GEOX brand, specifically the lot D7308G D8321C 04302 C9999 and C6255 066EG a collection of 2007 and another in 2008.
analysis of the samples determined that the affected models containing higher amounts of this substance as permitted by law is 0.1 mg / kg . The products have been located following a complaint from a consumer in Cordoba who had suffered an allergic skin reaction.
DMF is a chemical compound used as a fungicide but may cause allergic reactions certain people, such as itching, redness, rashes, burns and eczema.
DMF occurs usually as a white ball-like crystal. To replace the function of silica gel, as an inhibitor of mold in the shoes, your presentation is in the same way in bags.
The treatment doctor is only symptomatic and depends on the degree of involvement. Corticosteroids may be prescribed to reduce inflammation, antihistamines to counteract the allergic reaction antibiotics to prevent infection of the skin.
have any symptoms, it is recommended to stop using the shoes, see a doctor and bring the matter to the attention of health authorities. For any claim is advisable to keep the purchase receipt, box or even their own bags to document the complaint and the medical report which indicated the injury and treatment.
Before purchasing any shoe, it should see if the shoebox containing the correct desiccant sachets of silica gel.
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