Cosmetic Products Containing Asbestos Recalled

Hazardous cosmetic products containing deadly asbestos fiber continue to appear in the workplace. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently issued an alert concerning a voluntary recall concerning one of those cosmetic products. 

On May 29, and 30, 2019 Beauty Plus Global and Claire’s Stores, Inc., undertook voluntary recalls of their respective cosmetic products that tested positive for asbestos during FDA’s ongoing testing of cosmetics for asbestos. The recalled products include:

· Beauty Plus Global Contour Effects Palette 2, Batch No. S1603002/PD-C1179

· Claire’s JoJo Siwa Makeup Set, SKU #888711136337, Batch/Lot No. S180109

Consumers who have these batches/Lots of Beauty Plus or Claire's products should stop using them.

The FDA is advising consumers not to use any of the following products.

Health care professionals and consumers are encouraged to report any adverse events to FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program by:

· Completing and submitting the report online at MedWatch Online Voluntary Reporting Form

· Downloading and completing the form, then submitting it via fax at 1-800-FDA-0178

For more information on FDA's investigation of potential asbestos contamination in cosmetics, see the FDA’s Talc