Tiger Brands recalls baby powder due to traces of asbestos
Tiger Brands is recalling Purity Essentials Baby Powder products after traces of asbestos were detected in talc powder.
The recalled products include the 100g, 200g and 400g pack sizes of Purity Essentials Baby Powder.
In a statement on Wednesday, Tiger Brands stated that the recall does not affect any other baby care products under the brand.
"This recall does not affect Purity Essentials Baby Cornstarch Powder or any other Baby Care products under the Purity brand.
"The batch of raw material with the detected trace levels of asbestos does not meet the company’s strict quality and safety standards.
"Matters of quality and safety are an absolute priority for Tiger Brands. In the best interest of consumers and as a precautionary measure, the company made the decision to initiate a product recall of the affected products after consultation with the National Consumer Commission.
"Tiger Brands is working with its retail and wholesale customers to remove all affected baby powder products from store shelves.”
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