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TAHA International Inc. recalls Shakeel Bhai Mehandi Waley - Bridal Special Henna Cone
- Starting date:
- April 11, 2017
- Posting date:
- April 11, 2017
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Cosmetics
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Identification number:
- RA-62968
Affected products
Shakeel Bhai Mehandi Waley – Bridal Special Henna Cone
Product description
This recall involves the "Shakeel Bhai Mehandi Waley Bridal Special Henna Cone" products.
The product is sold in a red triangular shaped cardboard package and is labelled "Special Bridal Cone – Shakeel Bhai Mehandi Waley".
Hazard identified
The recalled product contains phenol which is a prohibited Hotlist ingredient. Phenolic compounds are known as skin sensitizer and can produce chemical burns (corrosive action) to the skin.
As of April 4, 2017, Health Canada has received one reported incident related to the use of this product. The company has received one incident in Canada.
Number sold
Approximately 10,350 units were distributed to retailers in various locations in Quebec and Ontario.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from July 2015 to April 2017 at various ethnic stores in Ontario and Quebec.
Place of origin
Manufactured in Pakistan.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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S.Y. & Sons
Karachi
PAKISTAN
- Importer
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TAHA International Inc.
Montreal
Quebec
CANADA
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and dispose of it.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
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