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Archived - Chalk Facial Mask (Calabash Chalk)
- Starting date:
- July 1, 2008
- Posting date:
- July 1, 2008
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Cosmetics, Affects children, pregnant or breast feeding women
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001718
Affected products
Chalk Facial Mask (Calabash Chalk)
Product description
The recalled product is sold in a clear bag containing 200g of dried clay (Kaolin free, natural product).
It is a cosmetic skin care product used to beautify facial skin.
Hazard identified
The products contain high levels of lead (25-28ppm). The use of the product on the face near the mouth can result in the product being accidentally ingested and cause harmful levels of lead to accumulate in the body. Excessive levels of lead can lead to serious health problems.
No complaints or injuries have been reported to Health Canada.
Number sold
This item was sold in Canada although exact numbers sold are not known at this time.
Time period sold
The time period the recalled products were sold is not known at this time.
Companies
- Importer
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Group Maluma of Canada Inc.
Montreal
Quebec
CANADA
- Distributor
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Les Aliments KABEYA International, inc.
Montreal
Quebec
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and dispose of it.
Consumers may also check the following Health Canada advisory on the ingestion of calabash chalk for morning sickness: Calabash Chalk May Pose Health Risk for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women.
For more information on the risks and symptoms of lead exposure, visit Healthy Canadians: Reduce your exposure to lead