Health Canada has announced a recall for deodorant and anti-perspirant body sprays due to missing mandatory hazard labelling, resulting in not meeting the Cosmetic Regulations in Canada.
“The products are missing required hazard symbols, signal words on the front of the containers and safety information,” the recall notice posted on Friday said. “Improper labelling could result in misuse of the product and lead to serious injury.”
The products from TJ Trading Co. Inc. affected by the recall include:
- AXE Men Deodorant body spray – Musk, 150 ml, UPC 8720181114557
- AXE Men Deodorant body spray – Africa, 150 ml, UPC 8720181114441
- AXE Men Deodorant body spray – Dark temptation, 150 ml, UPC 872018111449
- Dove Anti-perspirant body spray – Cucumber and Green tea, 107 g, UPC 8717163964965
- Dove Anti-perspirant body spray – Go Fresh Pomegranate and Lemon Verbena, 107 g, UPC 871160078625
- Dove Anti-perspirant body spray – Invisible Dry Clean Touch, 107 g, UPC 8717163994252
All the affected products originated in Mexico, the notice added.
Health Canada also stated that 384 units of the affected products were sold in Canada between January and March. However, as of April 1, the company received no reports of incidents or injuries.
Consumers are advised to “immediately stop using” the recalled products and return them to the place of purchase for a refund.
Customers can contact TJ Trading Co. Inc. for more information regarding the recall product.
