Hong Kong "DAISO" made in Japan baby wet paper bacteria content is nearly 500 times

The Consumer Council of Hong Kong tested 20 types of personal care wet wipes, and the results showed that the bacterial content of a sample of "DAISO" baby wet wipes exceeded the limit set by China's "Hygiene Standard for Disposable Sanitary Products" by nearly 500 times.

The Consumer Council pointed out that the test results indicated that the samples may have been contaminated with microorganisms before opening. The use of wet wipes containing excessive bacteria to clean the face, eyes, mouth, private parts, etc., may lead to bacterial infection, resulting in symptoms such as conjunctivitis, swollen throat, gastroenteritis or fever and other symptoms. In addition, infants and the elderly may be more susceptible due to weak resistance. Urge carers to be more aware of the risks.

The Consumer Council reminds that wet wipes are commonly used in non-woven fabrics, and their raw materials include natural fibers or man-made fibers, and some man-made fibers are difficult to be naturally decomposed.

The Consumer Council also advises members of the public to avoid storing care wipes for too long after opening, as the sealing degree of reusable stickers may not be able to completely prevent bacterial invasion. The opening should be properly sealed after each extraction of wet wipes, and the packaging size should be selected according to the use habit, reminding that independent packaging can reduce the chance of bacterial contamination.