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Consumer product recall

The Honest Company voluntarily recalls certain lots of Honest Wipes

Starting date:
May 30, 2017
Posting date:
May 30, 2017
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Cosmetics
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Microbial Hazard
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-63386

Affected products

Honest Wipes

Product description

This recall by The Honest Company involves certain lots of wipes.

The wipes were sold in Honest Diaper Cakes, Baby Basics Gift Set and Baby Arrival Gift Set, and in the following configurations:
Product Description Affected UPC
10 count packages
  • 0817810011276,
  • 0816645024079,
  • 0817810011276,
  • 0817810028199
72 count packages
  • 0817810011863,
  • 7000000011863,
  • 0816645023584,
  • 0816645023591,
  • 0817810020209 
288 count packages
  • 0817810014680
576 count packages
  • 0817810028540

Consumers can use this website to see if they have an affected lot.

Hazard identified

The product is being recalled due to the possible presence of mould. The affected product is not likely to cause an adverse health consequence in healthy individuals, however may pose a risk to people with weakened immune systems.  Affected products will appear spotted.

As of May 24, 2017, the Honest Company has received no report of incidents or injuries in Canada.

Number sold

Approximately 360,850 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.

Time period sold

The recalled products were sold between August 1, 2016 and May 12, 2017.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China.

Companies

Distributor
The Honest Company Inc.
Los Angeles
California
UNITED STATES

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and can return it to the point of purchase for a full refund with proof of purchase.

Consumers can use this website to see if they have an affected lot.

Consumers can contact the company at 1-888-862-8818 from Monday to Friday – 7 AM to 5PM Pacific Time.

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.