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Canamex Inc. recalls Capilo Shampoos
- Starting date:
- June 9, 2016
- Posting date:
- June 9, 2016
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Cosmetics
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Chemical Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-58782
Affected products
Capilo Egg and Olive Oil Shampoo and Capilo Honey and Milk Shampoo imported by Canamex Inc.
Product description
This recall involves Capilo Egg and Olive Oil Shampoo and Capilo Honey and Milk Shampoo. The shampoos are packaged in 8 oz. and 16 oz. plastic bottles.
Hazard identified
The recalled shampoos contain a combination of methylisothiazolinone and methylchloroisothiazolinone (MI/MCI) as a preservative at a concentration exceeding the current limit set out by Health Canada. The combination of MI/MCI is a strong sensitizer which may pose a significant risk of inducing allergic reactions and skin irritation.
Neither Canamex Inc. nor Health Canada have received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to the use of these products.
Number sold
Approximately 72 units of the recalled cosmetic products were sold in various salons in Quebec.
Time period sold
The recalled cosmetics were sold from January to October 2015.
Place of origin
Product manufactured in the Dominican Republic.
Companies
- Importer
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Canamex Inc.
Montreal
Quebec
CANADA
- Manufacturer
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Laboratorio Capilo Espanol, S.R.L.
Villa Aura, Santo Domingo Oeste
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cosmetics and return it to Canamex Supply Inc. for a refund. For more information, consumers may contact Canamex Inc by email at ycuevas@hotmail.com.
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.