Claire’s Recalls Various Cosmetic Products Due to Possible Asbestos Contamination

The Food and Drug Administration issued a consumer advisory on March 5, 2019, against the use of certain Claire's makeup products over concerns they may contain cancer-causing asbestos. Health Canada issued a recall for the same products on April 2. FDA

Health Canada issued a recall for three of Claire’s cosmetic products after testing showed possible asbestos contamination, following the same recall in the United States last month.

Health Canada issued the recall on April 2 after tests indicated the possible presence of asbestos fibres in product samples from one lot each of Claire’s contour palette, Claire’s eyeshadows, and Claire’s compact powder.