Arooj Henna Cones recalled due to chemical hazard
Brand(s)
Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled products and dispose of them in regular household garbage.
Affected products
This recall involves the black, red and brown Arooj Henna Cones. The products are sold in triangular shaped cone packages.
Product |
Colour |
UPC |
|---|---|---|
Arooj Henna Cone |
Red |
7845129977 |
Arooj Henna Cone |
Black |
7845129997 |
Arooj Henna Cone |
Brown |
7845129988 |
Issue
The recalled products contain phenol which is a prohibited Hotlist ingredient. Phenolic compounds are known skin sensitizers and can produce chemical burns (corrosive action) to the skin.
As of May 27, 2025, Health Canada has received 1 report of incident in Canada.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and dispose of them in regular household garbage.
For more information, consumers can contact EAPAK Corporation by telephone at 514-858-6116, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm EST, or by email at eapak@bell.net.
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 5760 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold from November 2024 to May 2025.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in Pakistan
Details
Manufacturer
SS Trading Co.
Karachi
Pakistan
Importer
EAPAK Corporation
Montreal, Quebec
Canada
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