Purity Essentials Baby Powder
- Affected
- 100g, 200g and 400g pack sizes of purity essentials baby powder, sold in white plastic packaging with a pink label and lid.
- The problem
- The product has been identified as containing trace levels of asbestos.
- What to do
- The product has been recalled from end users by the manufacturer.
Product information
| Type | Cosmetics – Talc |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | South Africa |
| Product description | 100g, 200g and 400g pack sizes of purity essentials baby powder, sold in white plastic packaging with a pink label and lid. |
| Product Report and Image | Link to Product Image and PDF |
Affected Models
| Product Name | Size | Barcode |
|---|---|---|
| Purity Essentials Baby Powder/Purity & Elizabeth Anne’s Essentials Baby Powder | 100g | 6009523601859 |
| Purity Essentials Baby Powder/Purity & Elizabeth Anne’s Essentials Baby Powder | 200g | 6009523601866 |
| Purity Essentials Baby Powder/Purity & Elizabeth Anne’s Essentials Baby Powder | 400g | 6009523601828 |
| Purity & Elizabeth Anne’s Fresh Baby Powder | 400g | 6009523604515 |
Hazard
The product has been identified as containing trace levels of asbestos in test samples from a batch of pharmaceutical-grade talc powder used as raw material in the production of finished powder products.
Corrective action
The product has been recalled from end users by Tiger Brands. For further information on the recall, please visit the Purity website: https://www.purity.co.za/Global/Articles/Tiger-Brands—Purity-Essentials-Baby-Powder.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2209-0121
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 30 September 2022. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.