Health Canada warns against using certain henna cone products that can cause chemical burns to skin

Chemical hazard - Product safety

Consumers should immediately stop using the henna cone products that have been recalled, as well as any henna cone products that cause irritation to the skin (i.e. burning sensation, redness, or blisters). Dispose of them in regular household garbage.To check for any possible skin irritation to a henna cone product, consumers can apply a small amount of the product to their forearm as a patch test.If skin irritation does occur, with a recalled product or from use of another henna cone product, wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and water and seek medical attention if symptoms persist or worsen.Consumers are encouraged to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of these products by filling out Health Canada's Consumer Product Incident Report Form.In Canada, it is prohibited to sell cosmetics that contain any substance that may cause harm to users when used according to the directions on the label and under normal use. A list of these substances is described under the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist.Sellers of the products should immediately stop selling the products if they do not meet the Canadian cosmetic requirements and dispose of them.Related recallsRecall: Shakeel Bhai Mehndi Waley Henna Cones recalled due to chemical hazardRecall: TAHA International Inc. recalls Shakeel Bhai Mehandi Waley - Bridal Special Henna ConeExpanded Recall: TAHA International Inc., Nutrifresh West Ltd. and PAK National Foods Ltd. recalls Shakeel Bhai Mehndi Waley – Bridal Special Henna ConeExpanded Recall: Shakeel Bhai Mehndi Waley-Bridal Special Henna Cone

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