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Beauty and personal care - Specialized products· Updated March 28, 2024

Health Canada warns against using certain henna cone products that can cause chemical burns to skin

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Recalled product: Health Canada warns against using certain henna cone products that can cause chemical burns to skin
What you should do
  1. 1Consumers should immediately stop using the henna cone products that have been recalled, as well as any henna cone products that cause irritation to the skin (i.e. burning sensation, redness, or blisters).
  2. 2Dispose of them in regular household garbage.
  3. 3To check for any possible skin irritation to a henna cone product, consumers can apply a small amount of the product to their forearm as a patch test.
  4. 4If skin irritation does occur, with a recalled product or from use of another henna cone product, wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and water and seek medical attention if symptoms persist or worsen.
  5. 5Consumers are encouraged to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of these products by filling out Health Canada's Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
The issue

Chemical hazard - Product safety

Affected product

Henna cones

Where it was sold

Canada (national)Reported in the official notice — confirm there.

Issued by

Health Canada

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