Foaming shampoo with ghassoul and tea tree recalled due to chemical hazard
Brand(s)
Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled product and dispose of it.
Affected products
This recall involves foaming shampoo with ghassoul and tea tree. Volume: 75 g/2.6 oz. Lot numbers: 100040002 and 100040003.
Issue
Health Canada's sampling and evaluation program has determined that the recalled product contains methyl eugenol above the maximum concentration in the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist.
Methyl eugenol is prohibited as a pure ingredient on the Hotlist due to its potential for carcinogenicity but is permitted as a naturally occurring component in botanical extracts with specific limits depending on the product type.
As of February 20, 2026, the company has received no reports of incidents in Canada, and no reports of injuries.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and dispose of it.
For more information, consumers can contact Zorah Biocosmétiques Inc. by email at info@zorah.ca.
Please note that, in addition to the requirements of the Cosmetic Regulations, the Food and Drugs Act (FDA) prohibits the sale of cosmetics that are either made with hazardous substances, or under unsanitary conditions, to users in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind consumers 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.
Additional information
Background
Number Sold
The company reported that 2,821units of the affected products were sold in Canada and 346 units were distributed in gift packages..
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold from May, 2023 to February, 2026.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in Canada
Details
Manufacturer
Zorah Biocosmétiques Inc.
Montréal, Québec
Canada
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