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L'Oréal recalls L'Oreal Ideal Moisture Dry and Sensitive Day cream with the lot number 20K609

Starting date: March 4, 2016 Posting date: March 4, 2016 Type of communication: Consumer Product Recall Subcategory: Cosmetics Source of recall: Health Canada Issue: Chemical Hazard Audience: General Public Identification number: RA-57378

Affected products

L'Oreal Ideal Moisture Dry and Sensitive Day cream

Product description This voluntary recall involves L'Oreal Ideal Moisture Dry and Sensitive Day cream with the lot number 20K609. This cream is sold in 50 ml white jars with a screw top. The lot number is printed on the back label of the jar, and embossed on the bottom flap of the carton. Hazard identified The recalled lot of cream contains the preservative methylisothiazolinone (MI) at a concentration exceeding the current limit set out by Health Canada. MI is a strong sensitizer which may pose a significant risk of inducing allergic reactions and skin irritation. Neither L’Oreal Canada nor Health Canada have received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to the use of this product. Number sold Approximately 57,447 units of the recalled cosmetic products were sold at retail stores across Canada. Time period sold The recalled cosmetics were sold from July 2013 to February 2016. Place of origin Product manufactured in United States. Companies Distributor L’Oreal Canada

Montreal

Quebec

CANADA

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cosmetics and return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

For more information, consumers may reach L’Oreal at 1-888-456-7325 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.

Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.

This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.