Haleine Fraîche oral hygiene product recalled due to a chemical hazard
Brand(s)
Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled product and contact the company for an exchange.
Affected products
This recall involves Maison Jacynthe brand Haleine Fraîche oral hygiene product.
Issue
Health Canada’s sampling and evaluation program has determined that the recalled products contain methyl eugenol above the maximum concentration outlined in the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist (‘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 10, 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 contact the company for an exchange.
For more information, consumers can contact Maison Jacynthe by telephone at 1 450-444-7644, by email at info@maisonjacynthe.ca or visit the company website maisonjacynthe.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 3,146 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold from September 2024 to January 2026.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in Canada
Details
Manufacturer
Maison Jacynthe
St-Bruno, Québec
Canada
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