SUPERDRUG has issued an urgent recall for a contaminated perfume as another major retailer announced it was pulling the product.
The item has been marked as a “serious” chemical risk, with customers being warned against using it.
The item has been marked as a ‘serious’ chemical risk[/caption]
The spray contains a substance that is banned in Europe[/caption]
Several varieties of Soulcal & Co 236ml body mist sprays have been removed from shelves at Superdrug.
A notice on the health and beauty retailer’s website explains that the item is no longer available.
The Chinese-made perfumes have also been removed by popular chain Farmfoods over health concerns.
Affected products include Soulcal Body Mist Raspberry & Lotus Blossom, Mango & Passion Fruit, Apple & Waterlily, Coco Plum & Jacaranda and Beach Rose & Coconut Water.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards confirmed that the sprays contain a substance that is banned in Europe.
Shoppers have been advised to stop using the items immediately and return them to stores for a full refund.
A safety notice read: “The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains butylphenyl methylpropional, which is prohibited in cosmetic products.
“BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child, and may cause skin sensitisation.
“The products have been recalled from end users by the manufacturer.
“Affected products have been withdrawn from sale by Farmfoods.
“Owners of any of the affected products should stop using it immediately and return the product to the seller they purchased from for a full refund.”
It comes after TK Maxx recalled a perfume over similar fears.
The Byblos Blu Happy Hour Eau De Toilette was sold in the department store between January and March this year, but has now been removed from shelves.
Customers were urged to stop using the item to avoid unpleasant side affects.
Recent product recalls
Tony’s Chocolonely issued a warning to its customers, telling them not to eat the Dark Almond Sea Salt and Everything Bar.
Elsewhere, Sainsbury’s has issued a voluntary product recall for two air fryer models from electronics brand Tower.
Customers are being urged to return the gadget for a full refund.
And Lidl shoppers are being told not to eat one of its savoury snacks over fears it could contain salmonella.
The discount supermarket has urgently recalled its Sol & Mar Chicharricos BBQ Pork Scratchings after the problem was found.
Your product recall rights
Chief consumer reporter James Flanders reveals all you need to know.
Product recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods.
As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action.
But it’s often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk.
If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer’s website to see if a safety notice has been issued.
When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you – the customer – to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don’t there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault.
If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer.
They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice.
In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected.
You should not be charged for any recall work – such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item
