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The FDA warns parents not to purchase Claire’s cosmetics for their children after the store’s products reportedly tested positive for asbestos.
After the agency first became aware of asbestos contamination in certain cosmetic products from Claire’s in 2017 (which were later recalled), the FDA continued to “routinely monitor the market for cosmetic products that may pose a public health risk,” according to itspress announcement. The FDA conducted testing from third party laboratories, which the agency said revealed that three makeup products tested positive for the cancer-causing asbestos.
The FDA requests that Claire’s recall the Claire’s Eye Shadows (Batch No/Lot No: 08/17), Claire’s Compact Powder (Batch No/Lot No: 07/15) and Claire’s Contour Palette (Batch No/Lot No: 04/17).
However,according to the report, “Claire’s has refused to comply with the FDA’s request, and the agency does not have authority to mandate a recall.” Because of this, the FDA is sending out an official warning to customers not to use the products on their young children.
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Claire’s sent an official statement to PEOPLE, which was also released on its Twitter account.
Claire’s says it plans to remove any talc-based cosmetic products and honor any returns.
Though the company says they made efforts to discuss these contradictions with the FDA, Claire’s claims the FDA insisted on moving forward with releasing the warning. “We are disappointed that the FDA has taken this step, and we will continue to work with them to demonstrate the safety of our products,” Claire’s said.
PEOPLE has reached out to FDA for an additional comment.
source: people.com
